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Genmitsu 4040-Pro Max vs Two Trees ED1

What 4040-Pro Max does better (6) and where ED1 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu 4040-Pro Max
Genmitsu · 20244040-Pro Max
6.1Score
6 advantages≈ US$810
vs
Two Trees ED1
Two Trees · 2026ED1
8.4Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,700
Higher score
8.4Power & cutting6.5
2.9Precision9.5
5.2Work area5.4
6.5Safety8.9
6.1Features & ease of use9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

4040-Pro MaxED1
660 × 390666630 × 525510
4040-Pro MaxED1Difference
Height390 mm525 mm−135 mm
Width660 mm630 mm+30 mm
Depth666 mm510 mm+156 mm
Weight24.6 kg38 kg−13.4 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 4040-Pro Max better than ED1?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 600 cm²2.7×
  2. Spindle power710 W vs 600 W+18%
  3. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 200 mm2×
  4. Max spindle speed30,000 rpm vs 18,000 rpm+67%
  5. Weight24.6 kg vs 38 kg+54%
  6. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 300 mm+33%

Why is ED1 better than 4040-Pro Max?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · 4040-Pro Max: Yes
  2. Positioning accuracy0.1 mm vs 0.01 mm10×
  3. Automatic tool changerNo · 4040-Pro Max: Yes
  4. Z travel78 mm vs 120 mm+54%
  5. Ball screwsNo · 4040-Pro Max: Yes
  6. Laser module option (CNC)No · 4040-Pro Max: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Two Trees ED1Two Trees ED1≈ US$2,7008.4
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Frame materialAluminiumAluminium
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm300 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²600 cm²
Z travel78 mm120 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—50 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.1 mm0.01 mm
Closed-loop motors / servosNoNo
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsNoYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Lid interlock—Yes
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Laser module option (CNC)NoYes
Automatic tool changerNoYes
Tool length / Z probeYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Vectric VCarve, CandleEasel, Fusion 360
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Controller / firmware—GRBL
File formats—NC, G-code
CNC milling
Spindle power710 W600 W
Max spindle speed30,000 rpm18,000 rpm
Size & power
Width660 mm630 mm
Depth666 mm510 mm
Height390 mm525 mm
Weight24.6 kg38 kg
Rated power consumption—240 W
Input voltage—200–240 V
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