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Makera Z1 vs Two Trees ED1

What Z1 does better (3) and where ED1 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Makera Z1
Makera · 2025Z1
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,400
vs
Two Trees ED1
Two Trees · 2026ED1
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,700
Higher score
3.0Power & cutting6.5
8.6Speed4.8
8.5Precision9.5
3.5Work area5.4
9.5Safety8.9
9.5Features & ease of use9.7

Why is Z1 better than ED1?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s vs 50 mm/s2×
  2. Closed-loop motors / servosYes · ED1: No
  3. Weight17 kg vs 38 kg2.2×

Why is ED1 better than Z1?

  1. Spindle power200 W vs 600 W3×
  2. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 600 cm²+50%
  3. Z travel100 mm vs 120 mm+20%
  4. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 300 mm+50%
  5. Max spindle speed13,000 rpm vs 18,000 rpm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Makera Z1Makera Z1≈ US$1,4008.2
Two Trees ED1Two Trees ED1≈ US$2,7008.4
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Frame material—Aluminium
Work area
Work area200 × 200 mm300 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²600 cm²
Z travel100 mm120 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s50 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Closed-loop motors / servosYesNo
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Lid interlock—Yes
Features
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Laser module option (CNC)YesYes
Automatic tool changerYesYes
Tool length / Z probeYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-Fi, BluetoothWi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USB—Yes
BluetoothYes—
SD / TF card—Yes
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareFusion 360, Vectric VCarveEasel, Fusion 360
Controller / firmware—GRBL
File formats—NC, G-code
CNC milling
Spindle power200 W600 W
Max spindle speed13,000 rpm18,000 rpm
Size & power
Width—630 mm
Depth—510 mm
Height—525 mm
Weight17 kg38 kg
Rated power consumption—240 W
Input voltage—200–240 V
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