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Genmitsu PRONAX Forge vs Two Trees ED1

What PRONAX Forge does better (6) and where ED1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu PRONAX Forge
Genmitsu · 2026PRONAX Forge
9.4Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,450
Higher score
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Two Trees ED1
Two Trees · 2026ED1
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,700
9.1Power & cutting6.5
9.2Speed4.8
8.5Precision9.5
9.0Work area5.4
6.5Safety8.9
9.0Features & ease of use9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PRONAX ForgeED1
968 × 5101,225630 × 525510
PRONAX ForgeED1Difference
Height510 mm525 mm−15 mm
Width968 mm630 mm+338 mm
Depth1,225 mm510 mm+715 mm
Weight62.3 kg38 kg+24.3 kg

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

Why is PRONAX Forge better than ED1?

  1. Work area (surface)5,400 cm² vs 600 cm²9×
  2. Spindle power2,200 W vs 600 W3.7×
  3. Max engraving / travel speed104 mm/s vs 50 mm/s2.1×
  4. Closed-loop motors / servosYes · ED1: No
  5. Work area depth (Y)900 mm vs 200 mm4.5×
  6. Work area width (X)600 mm vs 300 mm2×

Why is ED1 better than PRONAX Forge?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · PRONAX Forge: Yes
  2. Laser module option (CNC)No · PRONAX Forge: Yes
  3. Weight62.3 kg vs 38 kg+64%
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu PRONAX ForgeGenmitsu PRONAX Forge≈ US$2,4509.4
Two Trees ED1Two Trees ED1≈ US$2,7008.4
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Frame materialSteelAluminium
Work area
Work area600 × 900 mm300 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)600 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)900 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)5,400 cm²600 cm²
Z travel118 mm120 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed104 mm/s50 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Closed-loop motors / servosYesNo
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Lid interlock—Yes
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Laser module option (CNC)NoYes
Automatic tool changerYesYes
Tool length / Z probeYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBWi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareEasel, Candle, UGSEasel, Fusion 360
Controller / firmwareGRBLGRBL
File formats—NC, G-code
CNC milling
Spindle power2,200 W600 W
Max spindle speed—18,000 rpm
Size & power
Width968 mm630 mm
Depth1,225 mm510 mm
Height510 mm525 mm
Weight62.3 kg38 kg
Rated power consumption—240 W
Input voltage110–230 V200–240 V
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