FoxAlien Masuter Pro Max 2x2 vs SainSmart 4040-PRO MAX
Two desktop CNC routers side by side, from each maker's own page, read 1 November 2026. Neither has been tested for this site, so this shows what each maker publishes, not which cuts better.
Photo: FoxAlienFoxAlien Masuter Pro Max 2x2
$899.99
Photo: SainSmartSainSmart 4040-PRO MAX
$949.00
Where they differ
- FoxAlien Masuter Pro Max 2x2 is listed $49 lower ($899.99 against $949.00).
- FoxAlien Masuter Pro Max 2x2 has the larger published X × Y work area: 600 × 600 mm against 400 × 400 mm (2.3× the area).
- Only SainSmart 4040-PRO MAX publishes a footprint.
Published specs
| FoxAlien Masuter Pro Max 2x2 | SainSmart 4040-PRO MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 | $949.00 |
| Work area | 600 × 600 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z | Not published | 78 mm (3.1") |
| Spindle or router | 500W brushless (included). RPM not published on this page. | 710W trim router, 6,500-30,000 RPM (included) |
| Drive | Not published | Leadscrew on Y; the page doesn't say what drives X and Z |
| Linear guides | Not published | Linear rails on X and Z (X described as a "linear optical axis rail") |
| Controller and motors | Control box included; firmware not published. NEMA 17 steppers. | GRBL on a 32-bit MCU, TB67S109 drivers. Offline controller CTL4040 sold separately. |
| Software | Lists Candle, Carveco, Easel and GRBL senders | Lists Candle, LaserGRBL and LightBurn; Vectric VCarve Desktop as an optional bundle |
| Footprint | Not published | 660 × 666 × 390 mm (26.98 × 26.22 × 15.35 in) |
| Weight | Not published | 24.6 kg (54.2 lb) |
| Warranty | 1 year on the machine | Not published |
| Spec notes | None found | 1 |
| Source | Maker’s page ↗ | Maker’s page ↗ |
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Why this pair
Pairs are picked by a rule: machines in the same size class and within about 60% of each other's price, plus each machine's nearest sibling from the same maker. No search or keyword data was used. All 46 pairs.