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FoxAlien 4040-XE vs Genmitsu 3018-PROVer V2

What 4040-XE does better (4) and where 3018-PROVer V2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien 4040-XE
FoxAlien · 20204040-XE
4.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$500
vs
Genmitsu 3018-PROVer V2
Genmitsu · 20223018-PROVer V2
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$260
Higher score
3.6Speed4.8
2.7Precision3.7
4.6Work area2.5
8.3Features & ease of use6.5

Why is 4040-XE better than 3018-PROVer V2?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 522 cm²3.1×
  2. Z travel65 mm vs 40 mm+62%
  3. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 180 mm2.2×
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 290 mm+38%

Why is 3018-PROVer V2 better than 4040-XE?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed33 mm/s vs 50 mm/s+52%
Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien 4040-XEFoxAlien 4040-XE≈ US$5004.5
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm290 × 180 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm290 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm180 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²522 cm²
Z travel65 mm40 mm
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed33 mm/s50 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.1 mm—
Closed-loop motors / servos—No
Linear rails—Yes
Ball screws—No
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Emergency stop buttonYesYes
Features
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Laser module option (CNC)YesYes
Automatic tool changer—No
Tool length / Z probeYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBSD / USB drive
USBYes—
SD / TF card—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible software—Easel, Fusion 360, Candle, UGS
CNC milling
Spindle power300 W—
Size & power
Width760 mm—
Depth620 mm—
Height360 mm—
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