Our Pick: Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436
It scores 80/100 overall versus 52/100, winning 6 out of 10 comparison categories.
Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven) wins 3 of 5 spec categories. Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven) costs $2,361 less. Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 leads by 28 points overall — here’s where those points come from:
Benchmark Scores
Side-by-side score comparison across all five benchmark dimensions.
Overall
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
Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven)
Pros
- Cuts full 4x8 foot sheets of plywood
- Extremely low cost for the work area size
- Open-source hardware and firmware with an established support forum
- Upright sheet support uses less floor depth than a horizontal 4x8 bed
- Great for furniture and large panel projects
Cons
- Very slow cutting speed
- Accuracy decreases at edges and corners of the work area
- Cutting depth depends on the router, bit, sled and Z-axis conversion
- Requires a rigid frame, sled setup and calibration
- Not suitable for precision work or small details
Verdict
Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins this comparison with 6 categories to 4.
It scores 80/100 overall versus 52/100, winning 6 out of 10 comparison categories.
Where to Buy
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Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436
$2800Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 and Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven)?
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 Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven) ($439) features a 900W spindle with a 1220×2440mm work area and a Chain-suspended sled on a user-built upright frame. Overall, the Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins more comparison categories.
Which is better value for money — Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 or Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven)?
The Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven) is $2,361 cheaper at $439 vs $2,800. Our value scores rate the Original Maslow CNC Router Kit (chain-driven) higher at 95/100.
Which router is easier to set up and use?
Based on our ease-of-use benchmarks, the Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 scores higher (40/100 vs 35/100). Both support Mach4, Fusion 360, VCarve among other software options.
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