Our Pick: Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436

It scores 80/100 overall versus 55/100, winning 6 out of 10 comparison categories.

Avid CNC
Spec
Lunyee 4040
$2800
Price
$850
660 × 961 mm
Work area
400 × 400 mm
152 mm
Z travel
95 mm
710 W
Spindle power
800 W
120 kg
Weight
41 kg
Aluminum frame with profile linear guides and ball screws on all axes
Frame
Aluminum frame with HG15 linear guides and 1204 ball screws on all axes
Avid CNC control system running Centroid CNC12; motor and control package selected when ordering
Controller
32-bit GRBL controller with closed-loop NEMA 23 motors
Centroid CNC12, Fusion 360, VCarve, Aspire
Software
Candle, UGS, CNCjs, LaserGRBL (with compatible optional laser)

Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins 3 of 5 spec categories. Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router costs $1,950 less. Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 leads by 25 points overall — here’s where those points come from:

Benchmark Scores

Side-by-side score comparison across all five benchmark dimensions.

80
Avid CNC

Overall

55
Lunyee 4040
42 Value 60
88 Rigidity 42
90 Precision 45
40 Ease of use 60
82 Capability 45

Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436

Pros

  • Industrial-grade linear rails and ball screws
  • Aluminum frame with profile linear guides and ball screws on every axis
  • Designed for wood, plastics and non-ferrous metal work with a suitable spindle and tooling
  • True CNC motion controller (not GRBL) for advanced features

Cons

  • Expensive for the work area offered
  • Spindle, control package and work surface affect the complete-system cost
  • CNC12 setup and learning the machine still take time
  • Requires a suitable Windows control PC for CNC12
  • Assembly is more involved than consumer machines

Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router

Pros

  • 500 W brushless spindle included
  • Linear guides and ball screws on all three axes
  • Closed-loop NEMA 23 drive motors
  • Can handle hardwoods with appropriate feeds and speeds
  • Dust shoe, Z-probe and clamps are listed in the package

Cons

  • 400 x 400 mm bed limits panel size
  • 95 mm Z travel limits vertical working space

Verdict

Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins this comparison with 6 categories to 4.

It scores 80/100 overall versus 55/100, winning 6 out of 10 comparison categories.

Where to Buy

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Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436

$2800

Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router

$850

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 and Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router?

The Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 ($2,800) features a 710W spindle with a 660×961mm work area and a Aluminum frame with profile linear guides and ball screws on all axes frame. The Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router ($850) features a 500W spindle with a 400×400mm work area and a Aluminum frame with HG15 linear guides and 1204 ball screws on all axes. Overall, the Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins more comparison categories.

Which is better value for money — Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 or Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router?

The Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router is $1,950 cheaper at $850 vs $2,800. Our value scores rate the Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router higher at 60/100.

Which router is easier to set up and use?

Based on our ease-of-use benchmarks, the Lunyee 4040 Titan CNC Router scores higher (60/100 vs 40/100). Both support Mach4, Fusion 360, VCarve among other software options.

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