Trotec Speedy 400 vs Boss LS-1420: Which Should You Buy?

Which is better, the Trotec Speedy 400 or Boss LS-1420?

It depends on your use case. Trotec Speedy 400 is 80W co2 with 1016×610mm bed. Boss LS-1420 is 70W co2 with 356×508mm bed. See the decision guide and side-by-side specs above.

What materials can both the Trotec Speedy 400 and Boss LS-1420 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 400 compatible with LightBurn?

The Boss LS-1420 works natively with LightBurn. The Trotec Speedy 400 uses Trotec Ruby. LightBurn compatibility may be possible via a community device profile but is not officially supported.

Is the Trotec Speedy 400 (80W) much faster than the Boss LS-1420 (70W)?

Higher wattage typically means faster cutting and the ability to cut thicker material in fewer passes. The Trotec Speedy 400 (80W) cuts thicker material in single passes and engraves at higher speeds than the Boss LS-1420 (70W). For raster engraving the difference is smaller because surface engraving is limited by mechanical scan speed.