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FoxAlien Masuter 3S vs Makera Z1

What Masuter 3S does better (5) and where Z1 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien Masuter 3S
FoxAlien · 2024Masuter 3S
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,000
vs
Makera Z1
Makera · 2025Z1
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,400
Higher score
4.9Power & cutting3.0
9.6Speed8.6
5.8Precision8.5
5.7Work area3.5
3.1Safety9.5
4.7Features & ease of use9.5

Why is Masuter 3S better than Z1?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 400 cm²4×
  2. Spindle power400 W vs 200 W2×
  3. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 100 mm/s+67%
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 200 mm2×
  5. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 200 mm2×

Why is Z1 better than Masuter 3S?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · Masuter 3S: Yes
  2. Automatic tool changerNo · Masuter 3S: Yes
  3. Ball screwsNo · Masuter 3S: Yes
  4. Tool length / Z probeNo · Masuter 3S: Yes
  5. Z travel95 mm vs 100 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien Masuter 3SFoxAlien Masuter 3S≈ US$1,0006.8
Makera Z1Makera Z1≈ US$1,4008.2
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm200 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm200 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²400 cm²
Z travel95 mm100 mm
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s100 mm/s
Precision
Closed-loop motors / servosYesYes
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsNoYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Laser module option (CNC)YesYes
Automatic tool changerNoYes
Tool length / Z probeNoYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYes—
Bluetooth—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible software—Fusion 360, Vectric VCarve
CNC milling
Spindle power400 W200 W
Max spindle speed—13,000 rpm
Size & power
Weight—17 kg
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