FLUX HEXA 60W vs Thunder Laser Bolt
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 60 W | 30 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 730 ร 410 mm | 508 ร 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 54,000 mm/min | 90,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $5,455 | $5,795 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Weight | 50 kg | 77 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX HEXA 60W
What we like
- Largest work area in the FLUX lineup (730ร410mm)
- 60W for fast, deep cuts in thick wood and acrylic
- 900mm/s โ production-level throughput
- Class 1 fully sealed โ safe for office and studio environments
- Distinctive hexagonal design maximises internal volume for footprint
Watch out for
- Premium price ($5,455)
- Heavy (~50 kg) โ difficult to move once installed
- No built-in air assist
- LightBurn requires optional USB bridge cable
- 60W CO2 tube replacement costs ~$650
Thunder Laser Bolt
What we like
- 1,500 mm/s maximum speed โ among the fastest RF CO2 machines
- RF metal tube: 10,000+ hour lifespan vs 2,000โ4,000h for glass
- 0.01mm accuracy and 1,200 DPI โ exceptional engraving detail
- Fan-cooled โ no water chiller needed
- 5MP camera + dual-channel air assist included standard
Watch out for
- Price not published โ requires contacting dealer
- Smaller 508ร305mm work area than Nova series
- Not ideal for bulk cutting thick materials (30W)
- No WiFi โ Ethernet or USB only
Compatible Materials
FLUX HEXA 60W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
Thunder Laser Bolt
WoodAcrylicLeatherGlassRubberStoneAnodized Aluminumcoated metalsPaperFabric
The FLUX HEXA 60W costs $5,455 (6% less) than the Thunder Laser Bolt, which is priced at $5,795.
The FLUX HEXA 60W has 50% more optical power (60W vs 30W).
The FLUX HEXA 60W offers a 48% larger work area (730 ร 410 mm vs 508 ร 305 mm).
The Thunder Laser Bolt has a 40% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 54,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Thunder Laser Bolt includes air assist, while FLUX HEXA 60W does not; FLUX HEXA 60W includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Bolt does not.