FLUX beamo 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 | 300 × 210 mm | 508 × 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 18,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,690 | $2,999 |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2019 |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 24.5 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX beamo 30W
What we like
- Compact enclosed design — safe for home and office use
- Built-in camera for visual material positioning
- Polished Beam Studio software — fully offline, no cloud required
- WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity
- Expandable with rotary and autofocus add-ons
Watch out for
- Small 300×210mm work area
- Manual focus standard (autofocus is a paid add-on)
- No built-in air assist
- Class 2 only (lid switch) — not as safe as newer Class 1 models
- Slower than newer FLUX models at 300mm/s
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 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
FSL Muse Core 40W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberPaperGlasscoated metals
The FLUX beamo 30W costs $1,690 (44% 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 59% larger work area (508 × 305 mm vs 300 × 210 mm).
The FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 has a 40% higher maximum speed (30,000 mm/min vs 18,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, FLUX beamo 30W includes a camera, while FSL Muse Core 40W CO2 does not.