FLUX beamo II 30W vs FSL Muse Core 40W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 30 W | 40 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 360 × 240 mm | 508 × 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 45,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,200 | $2,999 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2019 |
| Weight | 11 kg | 24.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX beamo II 30W
What we like
- Class 1 fully sealed enclosure — safer than original beamo
- 8MP HD camera for precise material placement
- Built-in autofocus — no manual focus needed
- Optional CMYK color printing module — unique in this class
- 750mm/s — 2.5× faster than the original beamo
Watch out for
- Currently Japan-market focus; limited global availability
- Higher price than the original beamo
- CMYK printing module sold separately
- No built-in air assist
- 30W limits maximum cutting thickness
FSL Muse Core 40W CO2
What we like
- Browser-based RetinaEngrave v3 — no OS lock-in, works on Mac/Linux
- Patented removable floor for pass-through engraving
- LCD 7" touchscreen on-machine control
- Made in USA; phone/email support
- Affordable entry price for a US-brand CO2 laser
Watch out for
- No autofocus (manual only)
- No camera
- Air compressor and water cooling not included
- No published max speed specification
- Smaller 20×12 in work area vs competitors at this price
Compatible Materials
FLUX beamo II 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FSL Muse Core 40W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberPaperGlasscoated metals
The FLUX beamo II 30W costs $2,200 (27% less) than the FSL Muse Core 40W CO2, which is priced at $2,999.
The FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 has 25% more optical power (40W vs 30W).
The FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 offers a 44% larger work area (508 × 305 mm vs 360 × 240 mm).
The FLUX beamo II 30W has a 33% higher maximum speed (45,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, FLUX beamo II 30W includes a camera, while FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 does not.