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FoxAlien XE-Ultra vs Two Trees ED1

What XE-Ultra does better (5) and where ED1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien XE-Ultra
FoxAlien · 2025XE-Ultra
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,800
Higher score
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Two Trees ED1
Two Trees · 2026ED1
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,700
7.0Speed4.8
8.5Precision9.5
9.7Work area5.4
3.1Safety8.9
3.6Features & ease of use9.7

Why is XE-Ultra better than ED1?

  1. Work area (surface)7,022 cm² vs 600 cm²11.7×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s vs 50 mm/s+66%
  3. Closed-loop motors / servosYes · ED1: No
  4. Work area width (X)838 mm vs 300 mm2.8×
  5. Work area depth (Y)838 mm vs 200 mm4.2×

Why is ED1 better than XE-Ultra?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · XE-Ultra: Yes
  2. Automatic tool changerNo · XE-Ultra: Yes
  3. Laser module option (CNC)No · XE-Ultra: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien XE-UltraFoxAlien XE-Ultra≈ US$1,8008.6
Two Trees ED1Two Trees ED1≈ US$2,7008.4
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Frame material—Aluminium
Work area
Work area838 × 838 mm300 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)838 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)838 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)7,022 cm²600 cm²
Z travel120 mm120 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s50 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Closed-loop motors / servosYesNo
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Lid interlock—Yes
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Laser module option (CNC)NoYes
Automatic tool changerNoYes
Tool length / Z probeYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBWi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible software—Easel, Fusion 360
Controller / firmware—GRBL
File formats—NC, G-code
CNC milling
Spindle power—600 W
Max spindle speed—18,000 rpm
Size & power
Width—630 mm
Depth—510 mm
Height—525 mm
Weight—38 kg
Rated power consumption—240 W
Input voltage—200–240 V
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