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"My Boss was my first laser and if I could go back and redo things I would have started with Thunder Laser. You know the saying though, “Hindsight is 20/20”. I’m not saying Boss’s are bad, but Thunder Lasers are cheaper, better built, higher quality machines, with better support in my opinion. Both machines were ready to use right out of the box, but the Boss did need some minor mirror adjustments to it prior to use. This isn’t really their fault, but just rough handling during shipping. I have compared my Thunder with my buddies Trotec, and if they were the same price I would still go with Thunder."
Travis T - Blue Moose Designs
Thunder Laser or Boss Laser?
In the world of laser cutting, what’s best for many may not necessarily be the best for you. Travis T. from “Blue Moose Designs” gives an honest review of Thunder Laser USA laser machines and how they compare with Boss Laser products. Listen to his reviews for Boss Laser and Thunder Laser USA and watch him take a walk-through of his textile factory.
Get a Free Quote TodayWhat are the differences between the Glowforge, Aeon and Thunder-Nova?
This document is a very basic overview of the differences and a comparison of some commonly asked questions.
Get a Free Quote Today| GF Pro | Mira 7 | Mini 60 | Nova 24 | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work area | 9.5" x 11" x 0.5" | 27.5" x 17.8" x 5.9" | 23.6" x 15.7" x .8" | 23.6" x 15.7" x 6.1" | Mira 7 has more work area but more height in Nova 24. |
| Pass through |
0.25" |
No |
0.8"
|
0.8"
|
Nova line has better pass through |
| Max material thickness | 2" | 5.3" | 0.6" | 6.1" | Nova 24 more space |
| Laser power | 45W | 60W | 40W | 60W | 60W is good |
| Motor type | Stepper | Digital Steppers | Stepper | Hybrid Servo | Additional info needed on Mira7 motor |
| Red Dot |
No |
Yes |
No
|
Yes
|
Red dot helps to know where the head on the material |
| Chiller included | Closed loop self cooling |
Yes/Built-in |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Chiller helps but Nova option is better for not being built-in. Allows for upgrades |
| Chiller type | Self cooling | Built-in 3000 | CW3000 | CW5000 | CW5000 is a true chiller like a fridge. CW3000 is air cooled. |
| Air included |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Even through all machines |
| Air type | Internal air assist | Built-in pump | External Pump | External Pump and dual sourced | Nova dual source allows for external air supply to be added so that you can do low pressure for engraving and high pressure for cutting |
| Exhaust inculded |
No. Add-on |
Yes/Built-in |
Yes/External
|
Yes/External
|
Nova external is better option for upgrades |
| Camera |
Included |
No. Add-on |
No. Add-on
|
No. Add-on
|
Camera cost around US$200-450 |
| Motorized bed |
No |
Yes - up/down. Honeycomb and blades |
fixed. Honeycomb and blades
|
Yes - up/down. Honeycomb and blades
|
Having both honeycomb and blades is a big plus |
| Catch Tray |
No |
No |
No
|
Yes
|
Tray to catch the little pieces and pull out |
| Tumblers |
No |
Yes with rotary |
No
|
Yes with rotary
|
Various options: rollers and chuck |
| Work area | Pass through | Max material thickness | Laser power | Motor type | Red Dot | Chiller included | Chiller type | Air included | Air type | Exhaust inculded | Camera | Motorized bed | Catch Tray | Tumblers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GF Pro | 9.5" x 11" x 0.5" |
0.25" |
2" | 45W | Stepper |
No |
Closed loop self cooling | Self cooling |
Yes |
Internal air assist |
No. Add-on |
Included |
No |
No |
No |
| Mira 7 | 27.5" x 17.8" x 5.9" |
No |
5.3" | 60W | Digital Steppers |
Yes |
Yes/Built-in |
Built-in 3000 |
Yes |
Built-in pump |
Yes/Built-in |
No. Add-on |
Yes - up/down. Honeycomb and blades |
No |
Yes with rotary |
| Mini 60 | 23.6" x 15.7" x .8" |
0.8" |
0.6" | 40W | Stepper |
No |
Yes |
CW3000 |
Yes |
External Pump |
Yes/External |
No. Add-on |
fixed. Honeycomb and blades |
No |
No |
| Nova 24 | 23.6" x 15.7" x 6.1" |
0.8" |
6.1" | 60W | Hybrid Servo |
Yes |
Yes |
CW5000 |
Yes |
External Pump and dual sourced |
Yes/External |
No. Add-on |
Yes - up/down. Honeycomb and blades |
Yes |
Yes with rotary |
| Notes | Mira 7 has more work area but more height in Nova 24. | Nova line has better pass through | Nova 24 more space | 60W is good | Additional info needed on Mira7 motor | Red dot helps to know where the head on the material | Chiller helps but Nova option is better for not being built-in. Allows for upgrades | CW5000 is a true chiller like a fridge. CW3000 is air cooled. | Even through all machines | Nova dual source allows for external air supply to be added so that you can do low pressure for engraving and high pressure for cutting | Nova external is better option for upgrades | Camera cost around US$200-450 | Having both honeycomb and blades is a big plus | Tray to catch the little pieces and pull out | Various options: rollers and chuck |
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