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FoxAlien Vasto XL V1 vs Genmitsu 3018-Pro

What Vasto XL V1 does better (5) and where 3018-Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien Vasto XL V1
FoxAlien · 2022Vasto XL V1
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,300
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Genmitsu 3018-Pro
Genmitsu · 20183018-Pro
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$160
7.0Precision3.7
8.0Work area2.5

Why is Vasto XL V1 better than 3018-Pro?

  1. Work area (surface)3,600 cm² vs 522 cm²6.9×
  2. Z travel100 mm vs 40 mm2.5×
  3. Work area depth (Y)600 mm vs 180 mm3.3×
  4. Work area width (X)600 mm vs 290 mm2.1×
  5. Ball screwsYes · 3018-Pro: No

Why is 3018-Pro better than Vasto XL V1?

3018-Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien Vasto XL V1FoxAlien Vasto XL V1≈ US$1,3007.8
Genmitsu 3018-ProGenmitsu 3018-Pro≈ US$1604.8
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area600 × 600 mm290 × 180 mm
Work area width (X)600 mm290 mm
Work area depth (Y)600 mm180 mm
Work area (surface)3,600 cm²522 cm²
Z travel100 mm40 mm
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—50 mm/s
Precision
Closed-loop motors / servos—No
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesNo
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Laser module option (CNC)—Yes
Automatic tool changer—No
Tool length / Z probe—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB—
USBYes—
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Easel, Fusion 360
LightBurn compatible—Yes
CNC milling
Spindle power400 W—
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