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FoxAlien XE-Ultra Core vs Makera Z1

What XE-Ultra Core does better (4) and where Z1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien XE-Ultra Core
FoxAlien · 2026XE-Ultra Core
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,400
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Makera Z1
Makera · 2025Z1
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,400
7.0Speed8.6
8.5Precision8.5
8.1Work area3.5

Why is XE-Ultra Core better than Z1?

  1. Work area (surface)1,936 cm² vs 400 cm²4.8×
  2. Work area width (X)440 mm vs 200 mm2.2×
  3. Work area depth (Y)440 mm vs 200 mm2.2×
  4. Z travel120 mm vs 100 mm+20%

Why is Z1 better than XE-Ultra Core?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s vs 100 mm/s+20%
Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien XE-Ultra CoreFoxAlien XE-Ultra Core≈ US$1,4009.2
Makera Z1Makera Z1≈ US$1,4008.2
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area440 × 440 mm200 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)440 mm200 mm
Work area depth (Y)440 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)1,936 cm²400 cm²
Z travel120 mm100 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s100 mm/s
Precision
Closed-loop motors / servosYesYes
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—Yes
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Laser module option (CNC)—Yes
Automatic tool changer—Yes
Tool length / Z probeYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible software—Fusion 360, Vectric VCarve
CNC milling
Spindle power—200 W
Max spindle speed—13,000 rpm
Size & power
Weight—17 kg
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