Say "No" to Affiliate Marketing, Slow Engraving, Monthly Fees and Cloud Software
No affiliates for us means more value for you!
At Thunder Laser, we don’t believe in affiliate marketing. These programs cost most regular users money, because prices must be inflated to account for the cost. Unless you are an “influencer,” these programs surely cost you money. Often, prices can be inflated by up to FIFTY PERCENT! Think about it, if the company pays you $500 every time you “refer” someone, how much of that is built into the price of the machine?
No monthly fees and cloud-based software with designs you don't own!
Our machines use LightBurn software, which is not cloud based. One of Glowforge’s largest revenue drivers is their cloud-based Premium software subscription. On that note, did you know the designs you upload to the Glowforge cloud aren’t owned by you? Check it out, right here in the Terms and Conditions:
No cheap plastic here! Our machines are built to last.
Our machines are well-made the first time. Refurbing and reshipping these machines a second time stateside is expensive and costs you money.
We have US-based support. And it is FAST.
Just look at our reviews if you don’t believe us. We respond within minutes, often on weekends and holidays. It is our top priority to keep you up and running. Typically, Glowforge takes 24+ hours to respond to an email ticket. If you have to send a half dozen messages, how long is your machine down for?
Get the most out of your money.
Lasers come in all types and forms. With price ranges from $500 to $100k+, it can be hard to choose. Oftentimes, your budget determines how much machine you can purchase. And the more you spend, the better the machine.
At Thunder, we keep our margins thin and our marketing and labor costs down so you can rest assured you are getting the most bang for your buck.
Glowforge vs Thunder Comparison
We don’t really like specs sheets, because they can be deceiving. It’s not always apples to apples. The overall build quality of the machine will be the best determining factor in how well a laser operates. But we do understand sometimes you need to compare different brands.
So we built this for you:
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Model |
Glowforge Pro |
Thunder Bolt |
Nova24 |
Nova 35 |
Notes |
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Price |
$6,995 |
$5,495 |
$7,400 |
$9,900 |
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Shipping |
Est $500 |
Included |
Included |
Included |
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Speed |
Not Posted (SLOW) |
1000mm/s |
1000mm/s |
1000mm/s |
Thunder is 3-4x faster than Glowforge |
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Work Area |
19” x 11” |
20” x 12” |
24” x 16” |
35” x 24” |
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Build Quality |
Hobbyist Grade |
Industrial Grade |
Industrial Grade |
Industrial Grade |
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Laser Tube |
45w Glass |
30w RF |
60w Glass |
80w Glass |
30w RF has cutting capacity of 60w Glass |
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Chilling Method |
N/A |
Air Cooled RF |
CW5000 Water Chiller |
CW5000 Water Chiller |
Glass tubes need chilled water to extend life |
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Camera |
Built In |
Built In |
Optional |
Optional |
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Heat Alarm |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Safety Feature for Fire Hazard |
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Red Dot |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
For locating the laser beam |
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Passthrough |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Rotary Capable |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Motorized Table |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Max Object Height |
2” |
4.3” |
6.1” |
9” |
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Dual Stage Air |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Different Air Volumes for Cut vs Engrave |
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Warranty |
One Year |
Two Years |
Two Years |
Two Years |
1000+ Five-Star Reviews
It’s hard to be modest when your products are this good.
Our Bolt desktop laser machine combines a compact design with super high-quality parts.
Our Nova series laser cutter offers higher wattage and larger work areas.
Ready to speak to one of our Experts?
Getting started can be the most challenging part of any project. Let us do the heavy lifting so you can focus on your designs.
Open the box; pull out your machine; get to work. Engrave on wood, leather, acrylic, metal—let us know your materials of choice, and we’ll find the machine to match.
If you’re ready to upgrade your machine, take your business to the next level, or just create, we’re here to help.
Questions? Comments? Curious about our laser system technology? Schedule a call today. We actually answer our phones.
