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Two Trees ED1 vs Two Trees X5 5-axis

What ED1 does better (4) and where X5 5-axis wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Two Trees ED1
Two Trees · 2026ED1
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,700
vs
Two Trees X5 5-axis
Two Trees · 2025X5 5-axis
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$10,000
Higher score
9.5Precision8.5
8.9Safety8.9
9.7Features & ease of use3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

ED1X5 5-axis
630 × 525510650 × 480450
ED1X5 5-axisDifference
Height525 mm480 mm+45 mm
Width630 mm650 mm−20 mm
Depth510 mm450 mm+60 mm

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

Why is ED1 better than X5 5-axis?

  1. Automatic tool changerYes · X5 5-axis: No
  2. Z travel120 mm vs 80 mm+50%
  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 ED1?

  1. Closed-loop motors / servosNo · ED1: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Two Trees ED1Two Trees ED1≈ US$2,7008.4
Two Trees X5 5-axisTwo Trees X5 5-axis≈ US$10,0008.7
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Frame materialAluminium—
Work area
Work area300 × 200 mm—
Work area width (X)300 mm—
Work area depth (Y)200 mm—
Work area (surface)600 cm²—
Z travel120 mm80 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed50 mm/s—
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Closed-loop motors / servosNoYes
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlockYes—
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Laser module option (CNC)YesNo
Automatic tool changerYesNo
Tool length / Z probeYesNo
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-FiUSB
Wi-FiYes—
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareEasel, Fusion 360—
Controller / firmwareGRBL—
File formatsNC, G-code—
CNC milling
Spindle power600 W—
Max spindle speed18,000 rpm—
Size & power
Width630 mm650 mm
Depth510 mm450 mm
Height525 mm480 mm
Weight38 kg—
Rated power consumption240 W—
Input voltage200–240 V—
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