MillRight CNC Mega V 2 (19x19) 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: MillRight CNCMillRight CNC Mega V 2 (19x19)
$2,599.00
Photo: Next Wave CNCNext Wave CNC Shark SD120
$1,999.99
Where they differ
- Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 is listed $599 lower ($1,999.99 against $2,599.00).
- MillRight CNC Mega V 2 (19x19) has the larger published X × Y work area: 483 × 483 mm against 305 × 610 mm (1.3× the area).
- MillRight CNC Mega V 2 (19x19) lists more Z: 133 mm against 102 mm.
- Drive: MillRight CNC Mega V 2 (19x19) has mixed drive; Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 has a drive the page doesn't fully describe.
- MillRight CNC Mega V 2 (19x19) lists closed-loop motors; Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 lists motors the page doesn't describe as open or closed loop.
- Published footprints: 711 × 838 mm against 495 × 775 mm.
Published specs
| MillRight CNC Mega V 2 (19x19) | Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,599.00 | $1,999.99 |
| Work area | 483 × 483 mm | 305 × 610 mm |
| Z | 133 mm (5.2") | 102 mm (4.0") |
| Spindle or router | Not included; Makita or DeWalt router mounts and 1.5 kW / 2.2 kW spindles are paid options | Not included; router sold separately (palm routers listed as compatible), spindle kits are add-ons |
| Drive | Steel rack and pinion on X and Y; screw drive on Z | Not published |
| Linear guides | Linear profile rails on every axis | Not published |
| Controller and motors | GRBL by default (Masso G3 Touch +$2,200). Closed-loop motors. | Colour touch-screen pendant |
| Software | CAD/CAM not included; MillRight's UGS for GRBL | Vectric VCarve Desktop, Ready2Control, Virtual Zero Unlimited |
| Footprint | 28" x 33" | 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.