FLUX beamo 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 | 300 ร 210 mm | 510 ร 300 mm |
| Max Speed | 18,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,690 | $1,999 |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2025 |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 41 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX beamo 30W
What we like
- Compact enclosed design โ safe for home and office use
- Built-in camera for visual material positioning
- Polished Beam Studio software โ fully offline, no cloud required
- WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity
- Expandable with rotary and autofocus add-ons
Watch out for
- Small 300ร210mm work area
- Manual focus standard (autofocus is a paid add-on)
- No built-in air assist
- Class 2 only (lid switch) โ not as safe as newer Class 1 models
- Slower than newer FLUX models at 300mm/s
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 30W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
OMTech Polar Lite 55W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubber
The FLUX beamo 30W costs $1,690 (15% less) than the OMTech Polar Lite 55W, which is priced at $1,999.
The OMTech Polar Lite 55W has 45% more optical power (55W vs 30W).
The OMTech Polar Lite 55W offers a 59% larger work area (510 ร 300 mm vs 300 ร 210 mm).
The OMTech Polar Lite 55W has a 40% higher maximum speed (30,000 mm/min vs 18,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, OMTech Polar Lite 55W includes air assist, while FLUX beamo 30W does not.