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FoxAlien CL-4x4 vs Makera Carvera

What CL-4x4 does better (4) and where Carvera wins (5) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien CL-4x4
FoxAlien · 2023CL-4x4
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,900
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Makera Carvera
Makera · 2022Carvera
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,700
Higher score
4.9Power & cutting3.6
8.5Precision9.7
9.5Work area6.2
3.1Safety9.5
3.2Features & ease of use9.3

Why is CL-4x4 better than Carvera?

  1. Work area (surface)14,884 cm² vs 864 cm²17.2×
  2. Spindle power400 W vs 200 W2×
  3. Work area width (X)1,220 mm vs 360 mm3.4×
  4. Work area depth (Y)1,220 mm vs 240 mm5.1×

Why is Carvera better than CL-4x4?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · CL-4x4: Yes
  2. Automatic tool changerNo · CL-4x4: Yes
  3. Z travel100 mm vs 140 mm+40%
  4. Laser module option (CNC)No · CL-4x4: Yes
  5. Tool length / Z probeNo · CL-4x4: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien CL-4x4FoxAlien CL-4x4≈ US$2,9007.0
Makera CarveraMakera Carvera≈ US$2,7009.0
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area1220 × 1220 mm360 × 240 mm
Work area width (X)1,220 mm360 mm
Work area depth (Y)1,220 mm240 mm
Work area (surface)14,884 cm²864 cm²
Z travel100 mm140 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—100 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Closed-loop motors / servosYesYes
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Features
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Laser module option (CNC)NoYes
Automatic tool changerNoYes
Tool length / Z probeNoYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
Compatible software—Makera CAM
CNC milling
Spindle power400 W200 W
Max spindle speed—15,000 rpm
Size & power
Weight—50 kg
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