BOSS LASER VS THUNDER LASER

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See why thousands of businesses and educational facilities choose Boss Laser over Thunder Laser

BOSSLASER, BUILT TO SERVE YOU!

MORE POWER

70 Watts vs 40 Watts
MORE SPEED

Hybrid servo motors standard
MORE MACHINE
- Larger workspace
- 4-Way Pass-through
- Rotary attachment capability

Review Boss LS-1420 vs. Thunder Laser USA’s Mini 60

Suppose you’re looking for a fact-based value comparison between Boss Laser and Thunder Laser. In that case, this article will help you efficiently review and compare both companies’ latest CO2 and Fiber laser cutter equipment offerings.

To help you fairly review Boss and Thunder Laser USA, it is essential to note that for this article, we have compared each company’s current entry-level model. It doesn’t help to compare a dated 4-year-old entry-level model versus a newer, higher-end model. Here, we will present a fair “apples to apples” comparison.

The most relevant specs on laser machines include maximum power options, cutting and engraving speed, maximum work area, material processing capability, post-sale technical support, component warranty, client satisfaction, and overall value or price.

Features and specifications can be complicated to fairly compare and evaluate, especially when they are not always readily available. We have provided a chart below demonstrating key differences between the two machines. After review, you should be able to assess the overall production value of both company offerings quickly.

Boss Laser Cutters are Fastest in Class

TURBODRIVE™ HYBRID SERVO DRIVE IS UP TO

8X FASTER!

IN BUSINESS, TIME IS MONEY; A FASTER LASER CUTTER IS A MORE PROFITABLE LASER CUTTER.

1,200

mm/sec

BOSS LS-SERIES

150

mm/sec

TYPICAL DESKTOP

Boss Lasers Cut 50% Thicker Wood in One Pass!

LASER CUT WOOD UP TO

3/8″ THICK!

IN BUSINESS, TIME IS MONEY; A FASTER LASER CUTTER IS A MORE PROFITABLE LASER CUTTER.

3/8"

70 WATT BOSS LS SERIES

1/4"

TYPICAL 40-45 WATT DESKTOP

CUT/ENGRAVE ANY LENGTH OF MATERIAL, UP TO 4″ THICK!

A Boss Lasers’ productivity is NOT limited by its bed size. They can cut or engrave any length of material that fits; up to 4 inches thick! Boss Laser’s unique 4-Way Pass-through is usable even if the machine is operated close to a wall. Finally, a laser that doesn’t need the whole room.

FULL SIZE 4-WAY PASSTHROUGH ALLOWS MATERIAL TO “PASS-THROUGH” FRONT TO BACK, OR SIDE TO SIDE!

4" HIGH

PASS-THROUGH ANY DIRECTION 4″ HIGH MATERIALS

1/4" THICK

GLOWFORGE “PRO” FRONT/REAR ONLY AND ONLY 1/4″ THICK

Boss Lasers Cut 50% Thicker Wood in One Pass!

BOSS LS-1630

70 Watts of Co2 Power
16″ x 30″ Work Area
4-Way Pass-through
up to: 1,200mm/sec

See LS-1630

BOSS LS-1420

50 Watts of Co2 Power
14″ x 20″ Work Area
4-Way Pass-through
up to: 1,200mm/sec

See LS-1420

Which machine is suitable for you, Boss Laser or Thunder Laser?

Comparing the specs of both entry-level machines above, Boss’ LS-1420 costs $333 more (IF you paid full retail, including the CW-5200 refrigerated chiller) versus Thunders’ mini 60. However, the overall options and value available with the Boss are significantly greater – especially if you take advantage of one BOSS’ sales offer, such as a free 70-watt power upgrade. Click here to see available offers this month.

Boss’ LS-1420 still offers greater power (70W), speed (1,200mm or 47”/sec), and overall price ($4,497) even compared to Thunders’ Nova 24 – currently priced at $7,400.

Feature

Thunder Mini 60

Boss LS-1420

Boss Advantage

CO2 Power:

40 Watts

50 Watts (25% More) 70 Watts (75% More)

More Cutting Power & Speed

Work Space:

307in3 (Cubic Inches)

2,100in3 (Cubic Inches)

500% More!

Motor Type:

Stepper

Hybrid-Servo

More Speed & Acceleration

Max Engraving Speed:

400 mm/sec

*1,300 mm/sec

300% Faster!

Auto Focus:

NOT Available

YES

Easier to Use

Material Pass-through:

Front Only

ALL 4 Sides

Unlimited length projects!

Motorized Bed:

NO, Fixed 0.8″

YES, 7.5″

837% more z-axis!

Red Dot Pointer:

YES

Visual Beam Confirmation

Chiller Type:

Fan

Refrigerated Chiller

Needed for production applications

Machine Stand:

Optional

Matching Steel Platform

Rotary Etching:

Optional

Cylindrical Objects (Tumblers)

Satisfaction Guarantee:

100%

30-Day Return

Price:

$5,600

*4,497.00

Save Over $600!

COMPARING LARGER MORE POWERFUL LASER PLATFORMS?

AS YOUR APPLICATION DEMANDS MORE, BOSS OFFERS MORE CAPACITY… INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS DEMAND MORE POWER, LARGER WORKING PLATFORMS, AND HIGHER PROCESSING SPEEDS.

This is why Boss offers up to 250 Watts of CO2 power for increased speeds and cutting power, larger 5X10’ working platforms for handling sheets of material, Servo motor upgrades for raster speeds up to 2,300 mm/sec or 79” per second. See the side-by-side difference between servo and stepper motors here.

What about processing metal and non-metal?

BOSS LASER OFFERS GREATER MATERIAL PROCESSING CAPABILITIES THAN THUNDER LASER

If you need to process metal whether it is marking, etching, or cutting various ferrous and non-ferrous metals Boss offers fiber laser marking and metal cutting machines that can handle both. Check out our Fiber laser marking machines, or our Fiber laser cutting machines here. Need one machine to process both metal and non-metal? Click here to see our HP Laser Series or our LSR Laser & Router series platforms.

INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH TECHNICAL SUPPORT

BOSS DOESN’T STOP AT OFFERING CLIENTS PHONE, EMAIL, OR REMOTE SUPPORT. WE ALSO OFFER A FULL SERVICE ON-SITE INSTALLATION AND TRAINING.

This is especially helpful for companies who need a partner to help them efficiently expedite their operators’ learning curve and production output.

When it comes to overall laser machine processing needs for hobbyists, educational institutions, small or big business – Boss offers more size, power, speed, material capabilities to support the demands of your unique application.

The Boss Laser Lineup

LS SERIES CO2 LASER CUTTERS/ENGRAVERS

BOSS LS-1420 70 WATT CO2 LASER CUTTER/ENGRAVER

LS-3655 CO2 LASER CUTTER/ENGRAVER

Industry leading technology makes the LS Series the best value in CO₂ laser cutters and engravers.

CO₂ Power: 50 watts to 155 watts
Bed Sizes: 14″ x 16″ to 36″ x 55″
2 Year Warranty
Lifetime Technical Support

SEE LS SERIES

HP SERIES CO2 LASER CUTTERS/ENGRAVERS

HP-2440 CO2 LASER CUTTER/ENGRAVER

HP-5598 CO2 LASER CUTTER/ENGRAVER

With up to 250 watts of CO2 power, the Boss HP Series of laser cutters/engravers have the flexibility of a CO2 laser AND the ability to cut metal!

CO₂ Power: 160 watts to 250 watts
Bed Sizes: 24″ x 40″ to 55″ x 98″
2 Year Warranty
Lifetime Technical Support

SEE HP SERIES

FM SERIES FIBER LASER MARKING MACHINES

FM STATION SELF CONTAINED FIBER MARKING STATION

FM DESKTOP FIBER MARKING MACHINE

With up to 100 watts of fiber power, the Boss FM Series of laser marking machines can precisely mark most metals.

Fiber Power: 20 watts to 100 watts
Work Area: 4″x4″ to 11″ x 11″
2 Year Warranty
Lifetime Technical Support

SEE FM SERIES

FC SERIES FIBER METAL CUTTING MACHINES

FC 6012 MODELS FROM 1,000 TO 20,000 WATTS

ACCUCUT FIBER METAL LASER CUTTER

With up to 15,000 watts of fiber cutting power, the Boss FC Series of metal laser cutters can cut the finest details and up to 1-1/4″ steel!

Fiber Power: 1,000 watts to 15,000 watts
Bed Sizes: 51″ x 51″ to 72″ x 144″
2 Year Warranty
Lifetime Technical Support

SEE FC SERIES

SCHEDULE A DEMO TODAY!

Boss Laser now offers both in-person & virtual demos.

Schedule a live, personalized demo with one of our Boss Laser Experts. Our team can work with you to accommodate your busy schedule. We offer live virtual or in-person demos at our headquarters in Sanford, Florida!

Schedule Online 407-878-0880

Boss Leads with Most Positive Customer Reviews

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   Karin Cook 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dillan helped out again! Seriously, he is so knowledgeable and patient. After the alignment issue, he was able to solve the main issue that involved setting the laser to the correct distance from the materials. He walked me through every step, and explained everything in detail. Every company should have techs like Dillan to support their clients. Thank you again, Boss Laser, for having the best tech support around! 2nd round and just as helpful! It has been awhile since I needed help on my machine, but Boss tech support was ready and willing! Dorian was my tech this time. He walked me through the steps and explained what I needed to do on the Boss Laser Engraver. He diagnosed a couple of issues that needed to be addressed quickly and efficiently. He also made sure I ordered the correct parts for replacement. He has a great personality and he's a great communicator!  Thanks, Dorian! Up next, Stephen! He was EXTREMELY helpful. I am so pleased to be able to say that Stephen stayed with me trying to fix my LS 2440 issues every day for almost 2 weeks. He went above and beyond, and we went back and forth testing and retesting parts until we found the problem. Long hours and tons of emails finally got us to the heart of the issues. It all worked out thanks to Stephen.
  
 
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   robert fleming 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stephan was very patient and walked me through the process to correct my software difficulty with my 1420 machine.  It took only a few minutes and I was up and running again. He is very knowledgeable and I recommend his service to all.
  
 
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   Evan Llewelyn 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex Rivera was super helpful.
  
 
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   Chip Lobeck 
 5 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Juan at Boss Laser was so helpful and patient while walking me through troubleshooting steps to get our machine back up and running. He not only provided instructions, he even sent step by step videos that made everything so much easier. Thanks Juan!
  
 
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   Aaron Bernard 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you for all of your help. I needed quick results for my department and I got them. Saved my semester. Cheers!
  
 
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   Jim Gau 
 6 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always, always to notch customer service.  Robert in particular was helpful in diagnosing the problem with my chiller and getting the right part ordered.  Thanks Boss Laser!!  Keep up the excellent work.
  
 
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   Jakiebeth Ben 
 14 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Customer support went out of their way to help me.  We are glad that we went with Boss laser, the support staff are great.
  
 
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   CustomizeItToday 
 14 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Robert was awesome once again in helping me with my laser! He has been so patient and thorough when it comes to an issue that I have had. He rocks!
  
 
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   Charles Carter 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren Carter from Tech. She was very helpful and we worked on getting everything I needed to get our laser back up and running.
  
 
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   Dwayne “Dreamer” McKee 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mrs Lauren from customer service was a joy to speak.  I  appreciate the recommendation she offered.