Thunder Laser Bolt vs Thunder Laser Nova 35
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 30 W | 80 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 508 ร 305 mm | 900 ร 600 mm |
| Max Speed | 90,000 mm/min | 60,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $5,795 | $9,230 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Weight | 77 kg | 311 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
Thunder Laser Nova 35
What we like
- Large 35" ร 23" work area handles big production jobs
- 80Wโ100W power cuts thick wood and acrylic efficiently
- 1,000 mm/s servo speed for fast batch production
- Pass-through door for unlimited-length material
- Includes LightBurn and lifetime US support
Watch out for
- Very heavy at 311 kg โ requires freight delivery and forklift
- No built-in camera (optional ThunderCam)
- Price not listed online โ requires dealer quote
- Glass CO2 tube needs replacement every 2,000โ4,000 hours
Compatible Materials
Thunder Laser Bolt
WoodAcrylicLeatherGlassRubberStoneAnodized Aluminumcoated metalsPaperFabric
Thunder Laser Nova 35
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
The Thunder Laser Bolt costs $5,795 (37% less) than the Thunder Laser Nova 35, which is priced at $9,230.
The Thunder Laser Nova 35 has 63% more optical power (80W vs 30W).
The Thunder Laser Nova 35 offers a 71% larger work area (900 ร 600 mm vs 508 ร 305 mm).
The Thunder Laser Bolt has a 33% higher maximum speed (90,000 mm/min vs 60,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Thunder Laser Bolt includes a camera, while Thunder Laser Nova 35 does not.