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FoxAlien 4040-XE vs Two Trees TTC450 Pro

What 4040-XE does better (3) and where TTC450 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien 4040-XE
FoxAlien · 20204040-XE
4.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$500
vs
Two Trees TTC450 Pro
Two Trees · 2023TTC450 Pro
5.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$500
Higher score
3.3Power & cutting3.9
3.6Speed2.2
2.7Precision4.8
4.6Work area7.0
8.3Features & ease of use5.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

4040-XETTC450 Pro
760 × 360620742 × 413689
4040-XETTC450 ProDifference
Height360 mm413 mm−53 mm
Width760 mm742 mm+18 mm
Depth620 mm689 mm−69 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 4040-XE better than TTC450 Pro?

  1. Spindle power300 W vs 80 W3.8×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed33 mm/s vs 13 mm/s2.5×
  3. Tool length / Z probeYes · TTC450 Pro: No

Why is TTC450 Pro better than 4040-XE?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 2,116 cm²+32%
  2. Positioning accuracy0.1 mm vs 0.05 mm2×
  3. Z travel65 mm vs 80 mm+23%
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 460 mm+15%
  5. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 460 mm+15%
Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien 4040-XEFoxAlien 4040-XE≈ US$5004.5
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Frame material—Aluminium
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm460 × 460 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm460 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm460 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²2,116 cm²
Z travel65 mm80 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed33 mm/s13 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.1 mm0.05 mm
Closed-loop motors / servos—No
Linear rails—No
Ball screws—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Laser module option (CNC)YesYes
Automatic tool changer—No
Tool length / Z probeYesNo
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB
USBYesYes
Compatible software—Easel, Fusion 360, Vectric VCarve
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Controller / firmware—GRBL
File formats—NC, G-code
CNC milling
Spindle power300 W80 W
Max spindle speed—30,000 rpm
Size & power
Width760 mm742 mm
Depth620 mm689 mm
Height360 mm413 mm
Weight—15.4 kg
Rated power consumption—120 W
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