FLUX beamo II 30W vs Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 30 W | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 360 × 240 mm | 495 × 279 mm |
| Max Speed | 45,000 mm/min | 8,400 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,200 | $2,999 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2017 |
| Weight | 11 kg | 24.9 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
Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
What we like
- Pro Passthrough slot for materials of unlimited length
- 45W CO2 for excellent cut quality in wood, acrylic, and leather
- Cloud app for zero-config operation from any device
- Built-in camera for precise design placement
- Full enclosure — safe for home and office
Watch out for
- Only available as Certified Rebuilt — no new units
- Small 19.5"x11" (495x279mm) cutting area
- Requires internet — no offline operation
- No LightBurn support
- Subscription costs for premium design catalogue
- CO2 tube will eventually need replacing
Compatible Materials
FLUX beamo II 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt)
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
The FLUX beamo II 30W costs $2,200 (27% less) than the Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt), which is priced at $2,999.
The Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) has 33% more optical power (45W vs 30W).
The Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) offers a 37% larger work area (495 × 279 mm vs 360 × 240 mm).
The FLUX beamo II 30W has a 81% higher maximum speed (45,000 mm/min vs 8,400 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) includes air assist, while FLUX beamo II 30W does not; FLUX beamo II 30W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Glowforge Pro 45W CO2 (Certified Rebuilt) does not.