FLUX beamo II 30W vs OMTech Polar Lite 55W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 30 W | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 360 ร 240 mm | 510 ร 300 mm |
| Max Speed | 45,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,200 | $1,999 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Weight | 11 kg | 41 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX beamo II 30W
What we like
- Class 1 fully sealed enclosure โ safer than original beamo
- 8MP HD camera for precise material placement
- Built-in autofocus โ no manual focus needed
- Optional CMYK color printing module โ unique in this class
- 750mm/s โ 2.5ร 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
OMTech Polar Lite 55W
What we like
- All-in-one: built-in chiller, camera, air assist, and autofocus included
- WiFi + LightBurn compatible โ easy wireless workflow
- 55W cuts up to ~8mm wood and 10mm acrylic in one pass
- Competitive price for the feature set vs. Glowforge
- CE and FDA certified; 24-month warranty
Watch out for
- Only 510ร300mm work area โ smaller than many competitors at this price
- No pass-through for oversized material (Polar, not Lite, has this)
- 500 mm/s max speed โ slower than premium machines
- US-based company but machines manufactured in China
Compatible Materials
FLUX beamo II 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
OMTech Polar Lite 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubber
The OMTech Polar Lite 55W costs $1,999 (9% less) than the FLUX beamo II 30W, which is priced at $2,200.
The OMTech Polar Lite 55W has 45% more optical power (55W vs 30W).
The OMTech Polar Lite 55W offers a 44% larger work area (510 ร 300 mm vs 360 ร 240 mm).
The FLUX beamo II 30W has a 33% higher maximum speed (45,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, OMTech Polar Lite 55W includes air assist, while FLUX beamo II 30W does not.