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Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM V3 vs Genmitsu 3020-Pro Ultra

What Shapeoko HDM V3 does better (3) and where 3020-Pro Ultra wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM V3
Carbide 3D · 2021Shapeoko HDM V3
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$5,700
Higher score
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Genmitsu 3020-Pro Ultra
Genmitsu · 20213020-Pro Ultra
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$520
9.1Power & cutting7.6
5.8Precision3.7
3.1Safety6.5
2.4Features & ease of use7.0

Why is Shapeoko HDM V3 better than 3020-Pro Ultra?

  1. Spindle power2,200 W vs 710 W3.1×
  2. Z travel145 mm vs 78 mm+86%
  3. Ball screwsYes · 3020-Pro Ultra: No

Why is 3020-Pro Ultra better than Shapeoko HDM V3?

  1. Laser module option (CNC)No · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
  2. Tool length / Z probeNo · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area—300 × 205 mm
Work area width (X)—300 mm
Work area depth (Y)—205 mm
Work area (surface)—615 cm²
Z travel145 mm78 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s—
Precision
Closed-loop motors / servosNoNo
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesNo
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Water coolingYes—
Laser module option (CNC)NoYes
Automatic tool changerNoNo
Tool length / Z probeNoYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—SD / USB drive
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareCarbide Create, Carbide Motion—
CNC milling
Spindle power2,200 W710 W
ColletER20—
Size & power
Weight120 kg—
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