SainSmart PROVerXL 6050 Plus vs Next Wave CNC Shark SD120
Two desktop CNC routers side by side, using each maker's own specs, checked 1 November 2026 and 4 November 2026. We haven't tested either one, so this compares what the makers publish, not how well they cut.
Photo: SainSmartSainSmart PROVerXL 6050 Plus
$1,799.00
Photo: Next Wave CNCNext Wave CNC Shark SD120
$1,999.99
Where they differ
- SainSmart PROVerXL 6050 Plus is listed $201 lower ($1,799.00 against $1,999.99).
- SainSmart PROVerXL 6050 Plus has the larger published X × Y work area: 600 × 500 mm against 305 × 610 mm (1.6× the area).
- SainSmart PROVerXL 6050 Plus lists more Z: 115 mm against 102 mm.
- SainSmart PROVerXL 6050 Plus includes a router or spindle; Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 doesn't include one.
- SainSmart PROVerXL 6050 Plus lists open-loop motors; Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 lists motors the page doesn't describe as open or closed loop.
- Published footprints: 992 × 782 mm against 495 × 775 mm.
Published specs
| SainSmart PROVerXL 6050 Plus | Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799.00 | $1,999.99 |
| Work area | 600 × 500 mm | 305 × 610 mm |
| Z | 115 mm (4.5") | 102 mm (4.0") |
| Spindle or router | 300W, 12,000 RPM (included) | Not included; router sold separately (palm routers listed as compatible), spindle kits are add-ons |
| Drive | Not published | Not published |
| Linear guides | Dual HG-15 linear rails | Not published |
| Controller and motors | GRBL 1.1h. Open-loop NEMA 23 steppers. | Colour touch-screen pendant |
| Software | Not published | Vectric VCarve Desktop, Ready2Control, Virtual Zero Unlimited |
| Footprint | 992 x 782 x 641 mm | 19-1/2" W x 30-1/2" L x 21" H |
| Weight | Not published | Not published |
| Warranty | Not published | 2 years |
| Spec conflicts | 1 | 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 61 pairs.