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  3. Shapeoko 4 vs Shapeoko 5.1 Pro

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 4 vs Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5.1 Pro

What Shapeoko 4 does better (0) and where Shapeoko 5.1 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 4
Carbide 3D · 2021Shapeoko 4
0 advantages≈ US$1,800
vs
Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5.1 Pro
Carbide 3D · 2022Shapeoko 5.1 Pro
0 advantages≈ US$3,000

Why is Shapeoko 4 better than Shapeoko 5.1 Pro?

Shapeoko 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Shapeoko 5.1 Pro better than Shapeoko 4?

Shapeoko 5.1 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area444 × 444 mm—
Work area width (X)444 mm—
Work area depth (Y)444 mm—
Work area (surface)1,971 cm²—
Z travel102 mm—
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.05 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Ball screws—Yes
Safety
Emergency stop button—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareVectric VCarveVectric VCarve
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