Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Muse vs. Hobby Series Comparison

Hobby Series 1-1

Full Spectrum Laser offers the best hobby laser systems on the market, presenting two choices with our Hobby Series and Muse Laser Systems. Which one is perfect for your needs depends on what features you find most advantageous to your projects or small business.

MUSEMuse-Cutout-6 (web)

Muse is the premiere hobby laser of its class. A solid metal casing protects high-quality components in a sleek design that is compact and durable. Backed by five generations of engineering excellence, Muse packs the latest innovations and advancements in laser technology. A built-in camera makes material alignment easier than ever, while our patented removable floor allows for engraving material too large to fit in the workbed. The LCD touchscreen offers time-saving features such as easy access to the browser-based RetinaEngrave v3.0 laser control and design software. It all combines into the best hobby laser you can buy.

HOBBY SERIESHero Shot(digital)

Hobby Series offers the most affordable hobby laser on the market, while still boasting a metal casing surrounding high-quality components. While it lacks some of the features of Muse, such as the camera, it comes at a price that opens laser engraving to the masses. Best of all, Hobby Series has a long track record of reliability and longevity, so you know your machine will be going strong for years. 

QUICK COMPARISON CHART

Below is a convenient comparison chart to easily see how the two laser systems compare in options and features.MuseVsHobby2-1

 

Muse

Hobby Series

Bed Size

20” x 12”

20” x 12”

Removable Floor

Yes

Yes

Rotary Available

Yes

Yes

Riser Available

Yes

Yes

Coolbox Compatible

Yes

No

Built-in Camera Features

Yes

No

Software

Locally hosted browser-based RetinaEngrave v3.0

Windows-based software download RetinaEngrave v1.0

OS Requirement

Any Operating System

Windows Only

On-board Controls

LCD Touchscreen

Touch Panel

Connection

Ethernet, WIFI

Ethernet, WIFI, Hotspot

Design Tools

Complete Design Suite

Limited Design Features

Text & Font Options

Yes

Yes

Scaling

Yes

Yes

Drag n’ Drop File Importing

Multiple File Types

JPEG Only

Vector Color Options

21

7

Copy n’ Paste

Yes

No

Financing Available

Yes

Yes

 

Whether you choose Hobby Series or Muse, you can't go wrong with a Full Spectrum Laser hobby system. We offer the best support from our headquarters in sunny Las Vegas, NV, so you know we are close and ready to help with any questions. For more information, visit our website or contact one of our sales representatives. And it you are nervous about purchasing your first laser cutter, check our our Laser 101 pages where you can learn to use your laser with us, the Laser Experts. Laser 101 Project Family Shot 2-1