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FLUX Beambox II vs FLUX HEXA: Which FLUX CO2 Laser Should You Buy?
Quick Answer
Short answer: most buyers should get the Beambox II — the HEXA is for width and production. The Beambox II ($2,699) is a 55W CO2 laser with a 24.8" x 17.1" work area, autofocus, a 5-inch touchscreen, and up to 8.46" of work depth with its Extension Pocket. The HEXA ($5,455) is a 60W machine with a wider 28.7" x 16.1" bed, a 10,000-hour rated tube, and faster production manners — but a fixed 2.36" depth and double the price. Unless your sheets are too wide for the Beambox II, it is the smarter buy.
Buy the Beambox II if…you want the most capable desktop CO2 under $3,000 — autofocus, camera preview, touchscreen, deep work area for boxes and tumblers-on-rotary style jobs, and 20mm cutting.
Buy the HEXA if…you cut wide stock all day — signage, batch panels, production runs — and want the 730mm bed, 60W tube, and 10,000-hour tube rating to show for the extra money.
Spec Comparison
| Spec | FLUX Beambox II | FLUX HEXA |
|---|---|---|
| Price at Crafting Source | $2,699 | $5,455 |
| Laser | 55W CO2 | 60W CO2 |
| Work area | 24.80" x 17.13" (630 x 435mm) | 28.74" x 16.14" (730 x 410mm) |
| Work area depth | 4.92" without honeycomb / 2.36" with / 8.46" with Extension Pocket | 2.36" (60mm) |
| Cutting thickness | 0 - 0.79" (0 - 20mm), varies by material | 0 - 0.83" (0 - 21mm), varies by material |
| Max engraving speed | 900 mm/s | 900 mm/s |
| Resolution | 1000 DPI | Up to 1000 DPI (with optional 1.5" short-focus lens) |
| Focus / preview | Auto Focus; camera preview + red light preview | Camera preview area 28.74" x 15.55" |
| Display | 5" touchscreen | See product page |
| Tube lifespan | See product page | 10,000 hours (rated) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi / USB / Ethernet (by USB dongle) | Wi-Fi / USB / Ethernet / direct network cable |
| Software | Beam Studio (free) / LightBurn compatible | Beam Studio (free) / LightBurn compatible via bridge cable |
| Safety | CE / FCC / FDA / SGS; IEC 60825-1, FDA Class 1 | See product page |
| Size / weight | 39.57" x 27.24" x 13.15" / 107 lbs | 43.70" x 26.38" x 10.75" / 127.87 lbs |
Where the Beambox II Wins
- Price — by a lot. $2,699 vs $5,455. The $2,756 difference buys the Beam Air Pro filtration unit and a shelf of material.
- Depth. Up to 8.46" of work depth with the Extension Pocket vs the HEXA's fixed 2.36" — tall boxes, thick stock, and rotary-style work fit here.
- Everyday smarts. Autofocus, camera preview, and a 5" touchscreen are standard; it is the easier machine to live with.
- Direct LightBurn support. The Beambox II lists LightBurn compatibility outright; the HEXA works with LightBurn via a bridge cable.
Where the HEXA Wins
- Width. A 730 x 410mm bed takes wide signage and batch layouts that overhang the Beambox II's 630mm width.
- Power. 60W vs 55W, with cutting rated to 21mm — a small edge that adds up across production cutting.
- Tube life. A 10,000-hour rated tube is the HEXA's long-game advantage for high-hour shops.
- Direct Ethernet. A built-in network port (no dongle) suits shared-shop and classroom installs.
The Bottom Line
Measure your widest material. If it fits in 630mm — and most craft, signage, and product work does — the Beambox II gives you autofocus, more depth, and the same 900 mm/s and 1000 DPI for half the money. If your work is genuinely wide-format or your tube hours pile up fast, the HEXA is the production step-up. Both are in our laser machines collection, and FLUX's smaller beamo ($1,690) covers the compact end of the range.
Prices checked November 6, 2026 at Crafting Source — an authorized dealer with a Price Match Guarantee and financing through Affirm at checkout. Shop the FLUX Beambox II or the FLUX HEXA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FLUX HEXA worth double the Beambox II?
Only if you use what it adds: a wider 730mm bed, 60W instead of 55W, and a 10,000-hour rated tube. The Beambox II matches its 900 mm/s speed and 1000 DPI resolution, adds autofocus and a touchscreen, and offers far more work depth (up to 8.46" with the Extension Pocket vs 2.36").
Which FLUX laser is better for thick or tall objects?
The Beambox II. Its work area depth runs 4.92" without the honeycomb and 8.46" with the optional Extension Pocket. The HEXA's depth is fixed at 2.36" (60mm), so it is a flat-stock machine.
Do both machines use the same software?
Yes — both run FLUX's free Beam Studio and import JPG, PNG, SVG, DXF, AI, and PDF files. Both are LightBurn compatible; the Beambox II supports it directly, the HEXA via a bridge cable.
How long does a CO2 tube last in these machines?
FLUX rates the HEXA's tube at 10,000 hours. The Beambox II's listing does not publish a tube-life figure; in practice CO2 tubes are consumables whose life depends on the power levels you run, and both machines use replaceable tubes.