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Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM V3 vs FoxAlien Vasto XL V1

What Shapeoko HDM V3 does better (2) and where Vasto XL V1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM V3
Carbide 3D · 2021Shapeoko HDM V3
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$5,700
vs
FoxAlien Vasto XL V1
FoxAlien · 2022Vasto XL V1
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,300
Higher score
9.1Power & cutting4.9
5.8Precision7.0

Why is Shapeoko HDM V3 better than Vasto XL V1?

  1. Spindle power2,200 W vs 400 W5.5×
  2. Z travel145 mm vs 100 mm+45%

Why is Vasto XL V1 better than Shapeoko HDM V3?

Vasto XL V1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien Vasto XL V1FoxAlien Vasto XL V1≈ US$1,3007.8
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area—600 × 600 mm
Work area width (X)—600 mm
Work area depth (Y)—600 mm
Work area (surface)—3,600 cm²
Z travel145 mm100 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s—
Precision
Closed-loop motors / servosNo—
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Features
Water coolingYes—
Laser module option (CNC)No—
Automatic tool changerNo—
Tool length / Z probeNo—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareCarbide Create, Carbide Motion—
CNC milling
Spindle power2,200 W400 W
ColletER20—
Size & power
Weight120 kg—
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