Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 vs Two Trees TTC6050
Two desktop CNC routers side by side, using each maker's own specs, checked 4 November 2026 and 1 November 2026. We haven't tested either one, so this compares what the makers publish, not how well they cut.
Photo: Next Wave CNCNext Wave CNC Shark SD120
$1,999.99
Photo: Two TreesTwo Trees TTC6050
$1,599.00
Where they differ
- Two Trees TTC6050 is listed $401 lower ($1,599.00 against $1,999.99).
- Two Trees TTC6050 has the larger published X × Y work area: 600 × 500 mm against 305 × 610 mm (1.6× the area).
- Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 lists more Z: 102 mm against 100 mm.
- Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 doesn't include one; Two Trees TTC6050 includes a router or spindle.
- Drive: Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 has a drive the page doesn't fully describe; Two Trees TTC6050 has ballscrew drive.
- Published footprints: 495 × 775 mm against 811 × 769 mm.
Published specs
| Next Wave CNC Shark SD120 | Two Trees TTC6050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999.99 | $1,599.00 |
| Work area | 305 × 610 mm | 600 × 500 mm |
| Z | 102 mm (4.0") | 100 mm (3.9") |
| Spindle or router | Not included; router sold separately (palm routers listed as compatible), spindle kits are add-ons | 500W, 12,000 RPM max (in the spec list) |
| Drive | Not published | Ball screws (see spec conflicts) |
| Linear guides | Not published | Linear guides |
| Controller and motors | Colour touch-screen pendant | GRBL; 3.5" touch screen |
| Software | Vectric VCarve Desktop, Ready2Control, Virtual Zero Unlimited | Lists VCarve, Fusion 360, Easel, Carveco Maker |
| Footprint | 19-1/2" W x 30-1/2" L x 21" H | 811 x 769 x 530 mm (excluding control box) |
| Weight | Not published | 35.9 kg net |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Spec conflicts | 1 | 2 |
| 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.