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Genmitsu 3018-Pro vs Genmitsu 3020-Pro Ultra

What 3018-Pro does better (0) and where 3020-Pro Ultra wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu 3018-Pro
Genmitsu · 20183018-Pro
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$160
vs
Genmitsu 3020-Pro Ultra
Genmitsu · 20213020-Pro Ultra
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$520
Higher score
3.7Precision3.7
2.5Work area4.0
6.5Safety6.5
6.3Features & ease of use7.0

Why is 3018-Pro better than 3020-Pro Ultra?

3018-Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 3020-Pro Ultra better than 3018-Pro?

  1. Work area (surface)522 cm² vs 615 cm²+18%
  2. Z travel40 mm vs 78 mm+95%
  3. Work area depth (Y)180 mm vs 205 mm+14%
  4. Work area width (X)290 mm vs 300 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu 3018-ProGenmitsu 3018-Pro≈ US$1604.8
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area290 × 180 mm300 × 205 mm
Work area width (X)290 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)180 mm205 mm
Work area (surface)522 cm²615 cm²
Z travel40 mm78 mm
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed50 mm/s—
Precision
Closed-loop motors / servosNoNo
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsNoNo
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Emergency stop buttonYesYes
Features
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Laser module option (CNC)YesYes
Automatic tool changerNoNo
Tool length / Z probeYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—SD / USB drive
SD / TF card—Yes
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Easel, Fusion 360—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
CNC milling
Spindle power—710 W
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