FLUX beamo II 30W vs xTool P2S 55W CO2
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 30 W | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 360 × 240 mm | 600 × 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 45,000 mm/min | 36,000 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 | $3,399 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Weight | 11 kg | 45 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
xTool P2S 55W CO2
What we like
- 55W CO2 tube cuts thick wood, acrylic, leather, and fabric
- Built-in camera for auto-placement and material detection
- Pass-through slot for oversized materials
- Auto-focus and integrated air assist standard
- Better pricing than the original P2
Watch out for
- Heavy at 45 kg — permanent desktop placement
- CO2 tube will eventually need replacing
- Requires dedicated ventilation setup
- Very similar to original P2 — not a major upgrade
Compatible Materials
FLUX beamo II 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
xTool P2S 55W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlassStone
The FLUX beamo II 30W costs $2,200 (35% less) than the xTool P2S 55W CO2, which is priced at $3,399.
The xTool P2S 55W CO2 has 45% more optical power (55W vs 30W).
The xTool P2S 55W CO2 offers a 53% larger work area (600 × 305 mm vs 360 × 240 mm).
The FLUX beamo II 30W has a 20% higher maximum speed (45,000 mm/min vs 36,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool P2S 55W CO2 includes air assist, while FLUX beamo II 30W does not.