Boss LS-1420 vs Thunder Laser Nova 24: Which Should You Buy?
Side-by-side specs, settings, and decision guide. Both have community-tested settings for 5 shared materials.
Which one should you buy?
Pick the Boss LS-1420 if you want: more cutting power (70W vs 60W).
Pick the Thunder Laser Nova 24 if you want: a larger work area (600×400mm).
Where to buy
Boss LS-1420: check current price & availability
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Where to buy
Thunder Laser Nova 24: check current price & availability
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Settings Comparison
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Which is better, the Boss LS-1420 or Thunder Laser Nova 24?
It depends on your use case. Boss LS-1420 is 70W co2 with 356×508mm bed. Thunder Laser Nova 24 is 60W co2 with 600×400mm bed. See the decision guide and side-by-side specs above.
What materials can both the Boss LS-1420 and Thunder Laser Nova 24 cut or engrave?
Both machines have community-tested settings for 5 shared materials. The settings table above lists every material with side-by-side speed, power, passes, and air assist values for direct comparison.
Is the Boss LS-1420 (70W) much faster than the Thunder Laser Nova 24 (60W)?
Higher wattage typically means faster cutting and the ability to cut thicker material in fewer passes. The Boss LS-1420 (70W) cuts thicker material in single passes and engraves at higher speeds than the Thunder Laser Nova 24 (60W). For raster engraving the difference is smaller because surface engraving is limited by mechanical scan speed.
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