Thunder Laser Bolt 30W vs. Thunder Laser Nova 35
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The Thunder Laser Nova 35 has the more powerful main source (80 W optical).
- The Thunder Laser Nova 35 has the larger work area (900 × 600 mm).
- Only the Thunder Laser Bolt 30W has a built-in camera for positioning.
- According to the manufacturer, the Thunder Laser Bolt 30W is faster (up to 2,000 mm/s instead of 1,000 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
| Thunder Laser Bolt 30W | Thunder Laser Nova 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | over €5,000 | over €5,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no shop price, quote on request | no shop price, quote on request |
| Laser type | CO₂ laser | CO₂ laser |
| Laser source | CO₂ RF metal tube, 30 W (SPT); optional 60 W SPT or 30 W Coherent | CO₂ glass tube (DC), 80 W; optionally 100 W or 130 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 30 W | 80 W |
| Work area | 508 × 305 mm | 900 × 600 mm |
| Dimensions | 941 × 724 × 498 mm | 1500 × 1105 × 1040 mm |
| Weight | 77 kg | 310 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 2.000 mm/s | 1.000 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to around 9.5 mm wood and 12.7 mm acrylic (3/8 or 1/2 inch); max. cutting speed 300 mm/s | 80 W: up to around 12.7 mm wood and 19 mm acrylic (1/2 or 3/4 inch); optional 4-inch head for material over 10 mm |
| Air Assist | integrated (dual-channel with digital flow meter) | built in (two-stage, pump included) |
| Camera | yes, 5 MP | optional (ThunderCam) |
| Fume extraction | integrated fume extraction | 6-inch (150 mm) exhaust port, external fume extraction required |
| Rotary attachment | optional (mount included) | optional |
| Software | LaserMaker, LightBurn, RDWorks | LightBurn |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB, USB stick | USB, Ethernet |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Acrylic, Delrin, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Mylar, Rubber, Veneer, Cork, Corian, Plastic, Anodised metal, Painted metal, Glass (engraving), Ceramic, Marble | Wood, Acrylic, Delrin, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Melamine, Rubber, Veneer, Fibreglass, Cork, Corian, Plastic, Anodised metal, Painted metal, Glass (engraving), Ceramic, Marble |
Who is which one suitable for?
Thunder Laser Bolt 30W
Small businesses that need fast, precise CO₂ engraving in series.
- RF tube with a very fine engraving dot and long service life
- 2,000 mm/s and 5G acceleration
Thunder Laser Nova 35
Workshops and small-batch manufacturers who cut wood and acrylic in large formats.
- large work area of 90 x 60 cm
- 80 to 130 W for thick wood and acrylic
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