Boss LS-1420 vs Trotec Speedy 100: Which Should You Buy?

Which is better, the Boss LS-1420 or Trotec Speedy 100?

It depends on your use case. Boss LS-1420 is 70W co2 with 356×508mm bed. Trotec Speedy 100 is 60W co2 with 610×305mm bed. See the decision guide and side-by-side specs above.

What materials can both the Boss LS-1420 and Trotec Speedy 100 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 or Trotec Speedy 100 compatible with LightBurn?

The Boss LS-1420 works natively with LightBurn. The Trotec Speedy 100 uses Trotec Ruby. LightBurn compatibility may be possible via a community device profile but is not officially supported.

Is the Boss LS-1420 (70W) much faster than the Trotec Speedy 100 (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 Trotec Speedy 100 (60W). For raster engraving the difference is smaller because surface engraving is limited by mechanical scan speed.