The cost of owning a CO2 laser starts with the machine, but your buying budget also needs delivery, workshop setup, software, materials and money to keep the business running. You can price most of these before you own a laser. Start with published prices, get quotes for your location, and request a test of the products you plan to sell.
Our U.S. MIRA 5S 45W glass machine is listed at $4,999. A separately purchased LightBurn Pro license is $199. Together, those two listed items total $5,198 before tax, delivery and setup. Confirm whether software is already included in your machine quote.
Below, you will find the sources for these prices, the other costs to check, and a way to estimate production costs without past usage records.
Start with the price of the exact machine
These are displayed U.S. product prices checked on October 5, 2026. The links take you to the source pages. Each price below is for a glass-tube configuration; it is not the price of an RF-equipped machine or a complete installed workshop.
| Machine and source | Displayed price |
|---|---|
| MIRA 5S, 45W CO₂ glass tube | $4,999 |
| MIRA 7S, 60W CO₂ glass tube | $8,999 |
| MIRA 9S, 100W CO₂ glass tube | $11,999 |
Choose around your product size, material and workload. Our MIRA versus NOVA buying guide can help you narrow the choice before requesting a quote.
Check what is included before adding accessories
Our U.S. MIRA 5S and MIRA 7S glass configurations list built-in water cooling, an air-assist pump, internal exhaust, and a honeycomb bed with knife-blade inserts. The MIRA 9S glass configuration lists an active compression chiller. Ask for the package contents for your exact machine so you do not budget the same equipment twice.
Built-in exhaust still needs a suitable way to remove fumes from the workspace. A separate filtration unit, an external compressor, a rotary attachment or other accessories may be needed for your planned work. Confirm those needs before adding them to the order.
A sourced subtotal you can check
Two other public prices help show how a buying budget can grow:
- LightBurn Pro: $199. Pro supports Ruida controllers, which are listed on these U.S. MIRA S product pages. It includes one year of updates; your licensed version keeps working after that year.
- Aera 5 fume extractor: $2,950. It is listed as an optional MIRA 5S add-on. Have the extraction plan checked for your materials and location before choosing it.
Three published prices: $8,148
$4,999 machine + $199 software + $2,950 optional extractor = $8,148.
This is the sum of three separately listed items, not a package offer or a total startup budget. It excludes tax, shipping, unloading, installation, filter replacements, materials, insurance and operating cash. Remove the software charge if your quote includes it. Include the extractor only if it is part of the approved setup for your shop.
Where to find the rest of your buying costs
You do not need an old operating log to get these numbers. You need your delivery address, photos and measurements of the workspace, and a short list of products and materials you plan to use.
| Cost | Where to get it | What to ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Machine, tax and freight | Our U.S. sales team: sales@aeonlaser.us | An itemized quote for the exact model and source, delivered to your ZIP code. Confirm tax, included accessories, software, training and delivery service. |
| Unloading and placement | The delivery provider and a local equipment mover, if needed | Crate size and weight, liftgate service, access limits and the cost to move the machine to its final position. Send doorway measurements and photos of stairs or tight turns. |
| Electrical work | A licensed electrician | A site quote using the exact machine and extractor specifications. Include circuit, outlet, grounding and any permit work. |
| Venting or filtration | Our team and a qualified local ventilation installer | A plan and quote for your materials, duct route, discharge location and replacement air. For filtration, request replacement-filter prices and guidance on when to replace them. |
| Insurance and space | A business insurance agent and your landlord, if applicable | A quote that describes laser cutting, your materials, equipment value and location. Confirm business-use coverage and any lease changes before committing. |
| Materials and supplies | Your selected material and packaging suppliers | Delivered prices for the exact sheet, blank or pack size. Include masking, finishing supplies, packaging, minimum orders and tax. |
Download the specification PDF from your chosen machine's product page and give it to the people quoting the installation. For example, our MIRA 5S 45W glass product page lists a 120V supply, a 20-amp dedicated circuit and a machine weight of 220 pounds. The crate and the route into your shop need separate checks.
Use our U.S. exhaust and ventilation guide to prepare your questions. An internal blower does not make room air a suitable place to discharge laser fumes.
For a view of the space around a professional laser, Fox Corner's MIRA 7S 80W setup video from Poland provides workshop context. Fox Corner collaborates with AEON and shares a discount code. Use the U.S. documentation for your own installation.
Estimate production costs before you own a machine
Request a sample job using your design and the material you expect to buy. A timed test is more useful than a general claim about maximum machine speed. If you do not have a design yet, choose a representative product and agree on its size, finish and material first.
- Send the file and material details. Include thickness, grade, coating, finished size and the quantity you expect in an order. Ask whether the material is suitable for laser processing.
- Ask for a sheet layout. Find out how many finished parts fit on a sheet after spacing and unusable edges. Confirm that the purchased sheet fits the machine or arrange cutting to size.
- Request the test results. Record actual laser time, setup and handling time, sheets or blanks used, and acceptable finished pieces. Ask whether the time came from a physical run or a software estimate.
- Check the work after the laser. Allow for removing masking, sanding, painting, assembly, personalization checks and packing. Try these steps on the sample and time them yourself.
- Price the tested order. Use supplier quotes, the test's material use and your labor cost. Keep any untested allowance clearly marked as a planning estimate.
A software time estimate can help compare layouts, but it does not measure finishing time, rejects or your whole electrical load. If a test is unavailable, keep those costs provisional and ask what can be demonstrated before purchase.
Lothian Woodworks' leather dog-collar project on a MIRA 9S Redline 80W in the UK is a useful design-to-production reference. Lothian is an AEON ambassador and receives referral commissions. The project provides workflow context; its European machine and material choices do not establish your U.S. job cost.
Running costs: use sources you can check
Materials: start with a delivered sheet or blank price
For a concrete supplier reference, Inventables lists an 8-by-12-inch, 1/8-inch cast acrylic sheet, SKU 23876-10, at $5.99. That listed price was checked October 5, 2026. It excludes delivery and tax; confirm stock for the selected variant before ordering.
The sheet price is only the starting point. Use the test layout to find material cost per finished piece:
Material cost per good piece = delivered cost of material used in the batch ÷ acceptable finished pieces.
Include material used for setup and failed pieces. Add masking, finishes and packaging separately. Ask suppliers for material identification and safety information; do not laser PVC, vinyl or unidentified plastics.
Electricity: find the local rate and the whole system's energy use
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's July 2026 electricity data, released September 24, lists preliminary U.S. average prices of 14.53 cents per kWh for commercial customers and 18.31 cents per kWh for residential customers. These are national benchmarks, not your utility quote.
For your budget, open your utility's rate schedule or a bill for the planned address. Ask which rate applies and whether demand charges or other fees will change. You can get this information before you own the laser.
Electricity cost for a job = energy used by the complete setup in kWh × your applicable price per kWh.
Ask whether energy use can be measured during the sample job. Include the laser, cooling, extraction and any external compressor. A 45W laser rating describes the laser source; it does not mean the whole machine draws 45 watts from the wall. Circuit capacity also does not tell you average energy use.
The Aera 5's published rated power is 1.1 kW. At that rating, one hour represents 1.1 kWh, or about 16 cents using the EIA commercial benchmark. This calculation covers the extractor alone at rated power. It is not a measured job cost or the cost of running the entire laser setup.
Software: separate the license from optional updates
LightBurn lists one additional year of updates at $40, checked October 5, 2026. Renewing updates is optional for continued use of your licensed version. Confirm the license supplied with your machine before paying for another one.
Maintenance, optics and the laser source
Ask our team for the maintenance schedule and approved supplies for your exact configuration. Our CO₂ laser maintenance guide explains the routine work to plan around. Include time for cleaning as well as the supplies.
Two dated parts prices show why replacements need their own budget line. Our 20 mm diameter, 2-inch focal-length lens, listed for MIRA 5S, 7S and 9S, is $49.99. Our 30W RF source component is $3,950. Both prices were checked October 5, 2026 and are component prices.
The RF price is not a replacement price for the glass tubes in the machine table. Request the correct source, any service labor, shipping and current lead time for the machine you plan to buy. Our RF versus glass source guide can help with that comparison.
You do not need to assume a tube or lens will fail in year one. You do need to know the cost and service route if it does. Set aside cash based on the confirmed replacement quote and what your business can afford. Keep that reserve separate from money already spent.
Warranty and downtime
Our U.S. warranty page lists 24 months from delivery for covered components and laser sources, and six months for mirrors and lenses, subject to its terms and exclusions. It also states that we do not offer on-site checkups or routine repairs. Ask how troubleshooting and replacement would work at your location.
A covered repair can still interrupt orders. Before buying, identify another shop that could handle urgent work and ask for its pricing and turnaround. Keep a cash cushion for bills that continue while you learn or wait for service.
Build a sales plan without inventing usage
A machine's available hours are different from hours used for paying orders. If you have no sales history, start with the products you tested and real customer interest: existing customers, inquiries, preorders or a small market test.
Make a low-sales plan and a plan based on the orders you can reasonably explain. Label both as forecasts. Use the tested time per order to estimate workload; do not assume the machine will run all day because it can.
For one product, the Small Business Administration's break-even method gives a useful check:
Monthly break-even units = monthly fixed costs ÷ (selling price per unit − variable cost per unit).
Use your quoted monthly costs and tested unit cost, including labor and selling fees where they apply. Round up to a whole unit. The amount left after variable costs must be positive. This checks the monthly operating plan; recovering the purchase investment is a separate goal. A mixed product catalog needs a calculation that reflects the products you actually expect to sell.
Our laser job-pricing guide helps turn those costs into a selling price. If you finance the machine, also request the down payment, monthly payments, fees and total amount paid. Keep the financing payment schedule in your cash plan.
For another workshop perspective, The Swedish Maker's MIRA 7S video from Sweden provides context for bringing a professional laser into a workshop. The creator collaborates with AEON and uses affiliate links and a referral code. Treat owner videos as ideas to investigate with your own test, rather than proof of future earnings.
What to have in hand before you order
- A delivered machine quote with the exact configuration, package contents, tax and freight.
- A checked workspace with delivery access, electrical and extraction quotes, plus any landlord or insurer requirements.
- A tested product with a sheet layout, acceptable sample, production time and finishing steps.
- Supplier prices for materials, packaging, filters, cleaning supplies and the correct replacement parts.
- A cash plan covering launch purchases, recurring bills, financing if used, and a separate reserve.
Add the confirmed launch costs to find the cash needed before your first order. Then list monthly bills and costs that rise with each sale. Keep a source, date and inclusion note beside every amount. If a quote includes an item, do not add it again.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an AEON CO₂ laser cost in the U.S.?
As checked October 5, 2026, our U.S. product pages list $4,999 for the MIRA 5S 45W glass configuration, $8,999 for the MIRA 7S 60W glass configuration and $11,999 for the MIRA 9S 100W glass configuration. These are machine prices. Confirm tax, delivery, installation and accessories in your quote.
How can I estimate costs if I have never owned a laser?
Use published prices and written quotes for buying and setup costs. Request a sample job using your file and material to establish layout, material use, laser time and finishing steps. Get your electricity rate from the utility and label untested production or sales figures as forecasts.
Does built-in exhaust mean I do not need a ventilation budget?
No. An internal blower still needs a suitable discharge or filtration arrangement for your materials and workspace. Get an installation plan and quote. If filtration is selected, also request replacement-filter prices and replacement guidance.
Do I have to pay for LightBurn every year?
LightBurn Pro is listed at $199 with one year of updates, checked October 5, 2026. You can keep using your licensed version after that year. An additional year of updates is listed at $40 and is optional for continued use. Confirm whether your machine quote includes a license.
Can I calculate electricity costs from the laser wattage?
No. Laser-source wattage does not describe the whole setup’s electrical use. Use measured energy in kWh for the laser, cooling, extraction and any external compressor, then multiply by your applicable utility rate. Ask whether a representative sample job can be measured before purchase.
Should I add a new laser tube to my first-year budget?
Do not assume a first-year replacement. Ask for the correct source’s replacement and service quote, check the warranty terms, and decide how much cash to reserve. A reserve is money set aside; it is separate from an actual repair expense.
Get the numbers for your first laser
Send our U.S. team your ZIP code, workspace photos, planned materials and a sample design. Request an itemized machine quote, installation requirements and a discussion of sample testing.
Price check: October 5, 2026. Product and supplier links identify the sources used above. Prices, availability and offers can change; confirm them when you request your quote. Electricity benchmarks refer to July 2026, not an individual shop's bill.
