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Makera Z1 vs Two Trees X5 5-axis

What Z1 does better (4) and where X5 5-axis wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Makera Z1
Makera · 2025Z1
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,400
vs
Two Trees X5 5-axis
Two Trees · 2025X5 5-axis
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ US$10,000
Higher score
8.5Precision8.5
9.5Safety8.9
9.5Features & ease of use3.0

Why is Z1 better than X5 5-axis?

  1. Automatic tool changerYes · X5 5-axis: No
  2. Z travel100 mm vs 80 mm+25%
  3. Laser module option (CNC)Yes · X5 5-axis: No
  4. Tool length / Z probeYes · X5 5-axis: No

Why is X5 5-axis better than Z1?

X5 5-axis has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Makera Z1Makera Z1≈ US$1,4008.2
Two Trees X5 5-axisTwo Trees X5 5-axis≈ US$10,0008.7
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Work area200 × 200 mm—
Work area width (X)200 mm—
Work area depth (Y)200 mm—
Work area (surface)400 cm²—
Z travel100 mm80 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s—
Precision
Closed-loop motors / servosYesYes
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Laser module option (CNC)YesNo
Automatic tool changerYesNo
Tool length / Z probeYesNo
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-Fi, BluetoothUSB
Wi-FiYes—
USB—Yes
BluetoothYes—
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareFusion 360, Vectric VCarve—
CNC milling
Spindle power200 W—
Max spindle speed13,000 rpm—
Size & power
Width—650 mm
Depth—450 mm
Height—480 mm
Weight17 kg—
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