FSL Muse Titan v3 75W CO2 vs Thunder Laser Nova 24
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 75 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 1219 × 610 mm | 600 × 399 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 60,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $8,495 | $6,180 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2015 |
| Weight | 79.8 kg | 141 kg |
Pros & Cons
FSL Muse Titan v3 75W CO2
What we like
- Huge 48×24 in work area; fits through standard doorways
- Four-way pass-through for oversized materials
- Linear rails on all XYZ axes for accuracy
- Motorized autofocus with mechanical backup sensor
- Integrated water cooling with temperature sensor
- 75/90/100W tube options
Watch out for
- Air compressor not included (sold separately)
- 3D camera not included (optional +$1,500)
- No published max speed
- Large/heavy — requires freight delivery
- Water cooling is passive (radiator); active chiller costs extra
Thunder Laser Nova 24
What we like
- Fast 1,000 mm/s hybrid servo motors — outpaces many competitors
- Includes LightBurn software (2 licenses) and CW5000 chiller
- Excellent US-based support from Thunder Laser USA
- Pass-through door for oversized material
- Strong community and extensive knowledge base
Watch out for
- Requires water chiller (adds setup complexity)
- No built-in camera (ThunderCam sold separately)
- Heavy at 141 kg — needs permanent placement
- Glass CO2 tube lifespan 2,000–4,000 hours vs RF metal tubes
Compatible Materials
FSL Muse Titan v3 75W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricRubberPaperGlasscoated metals
Thunder Laser Nova 24
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
The Thunder Laser Nova 24 costs $6,180 (27% less) than the FSL Muse Titan v3 75W CO2, which is priced at $8,495.
The FSL Muse Titan v3 75W CO2 has 20% more optical power (75W vs 60W).
The FSL Muse Titan v3 75W CO2 offers a 68% larger work area (1219 × 610 mm vs 600 × 399 mm).
The Thunder Laser Nova 24 has a 50% higher maximum speed (60,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Thunder Laser Nova 24 includes air assist, while FSL Muse Titan v3 75W CO2 does not; FSL Muse Titan v3 75W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while Thunder Laser Nova 24 does not.