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Genmitsu PRONAX Spark vs Makera Z1

What PRONAX Spark does better (6) and where Z1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu PRONAX Spark
Genmitsu · 2026PRONAX Spark
9.4Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,300
Higher score
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Makera Z1
Makera · 2025Z1
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,400
9.1Power & cutting3.0
9.2Speed8.6
8.5Precision8.5
9.0Work area3.5
6.5Safety9.5
9.0Features & ease of use9.5

Why is PRONAX Spark better than Z1?

  1. Work area (surface)5,400 cm² vs 400 cm²13.5×
  2. Spindle power2,200 W vs 200 W11×
  3. Work area width (X)600 mm vs 200 mm3×
  4. Work area depth (Y)900 mm vs 200 mm4.5×
  5. Max engraving / travel speed104 mm/s vs 100 mm/s+4%
  6. Z travel118 mm vs 100 mm+18%

Why is Z1 better than PRONAX Spark?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · PRONAX Spark: Yes
  2. Weight62.3 kg vs 17 kg3.7×
  3. Laser module option (CNC)No · PRONAX Spark: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu PRONAX SparkGenmitsu PRONAX Spark≈ US$2,3009.4
Makera Z1Makera Z1≈ US$1,4008.2
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Frame materialSteel—
Work area
Work area600 × 900 mm200 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)600 mm200 mm
Work area depth (Y)900 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)5,400 cm²400 cm²
Z travel118 mm100 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed104 mm/s100 mm/s
Precision
Closed-loop motors / servosYesYes
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Laser module option (CNC)NoYes
Automatic tool changerYesYes
Tool length / Z probeYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYes—
Bluetooth—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareEasel, Candle, UGSFusion 360, Vectric VCarve
Controller / firmwareGRBL—
CNC milling
Spindle power2,200 W200 W
Max spindle speed—13,000 rpm
Size & power
Width968 mm—
Depth1,225 mm—
Height510 mm—
Weight62.3 kg17 kg
Input voltage110–230 V—
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