Our Pick: Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436

It scores 80/100 overall versus 68/100, winning 6 out of 9 comparison categories.

Avid CNC
Spec
MillRight Mega
$2800
Price
$900
610 × 610 mm
Work area
600 × 600 mm
114 mm
Z travel
95 mm
710 W
Spindle power
710 W
40 kg
Weight
24 kg
Steel and aluminum with linear rails and ball screws
Frame
Aluminum extrusion with steel plates
Mach4 / Centroid Acorn (CNC motion controller)
Controller
GRBL 1.1
Mach4, Fusion 360, VCarve, Aspire
Software
UGS, Candle, OpenBuilds CONTROL, Easel

Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins 3 of 4 spec categories. MillRight Mega V CNC Router costs $1,900 less. Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 leads by 12 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

68
MillRight Mega
42 Value 78
88 Rigidity 50
90 Precision 52
40 Ease of use 62
82 Capability 55

Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436

Pros

  • Industrial-grade linear rails and ball screws
  • Steel frame provides exceptional rigidity
  • Can cut aluminum aggressively
  • True CNC motion controller (not GRBL) for advanced features
  • Scales to larger Avid machines if you outgrow it

Cons

  • Expensive for the work area offered
  • Router/spindle not included
  • Mach4 software has a steep learning curve
  • Requires a Windows PC with parallel port or motion controller
  • Assembly is more involved than consumer machines

MillRight Mega V CNC Router

Pros

  • Large 600x600mm work area for the price
  • Steel plate construction for improved rigidity
  • American manufacturer with good customer support
  • Lead screws on all axes
  • Active user community

Cons

  • Router not included adds $80-120
  • Assembly takes 6-8 hours
  • Belt-driven X axis can limit precision
  • Dust shoe is an optional extra

Verdict

Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins this comparison with 6 categories to 3.

It scores 80/100 overall versus 68/100, winning 6 out of 9 comparison categories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 and MillRight Mega V CNC Router?

The Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 ($2800) features a 710W spindle with a 610×610mm work area and a Steel and aluminum with linear rails and ball screws frame. The MillRight Mega V CNC Router ($900) features a 710W spindle with a 600×600mm work area and a Aluminum extrusion with steel plates frame. Overall, the Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins more comparison categories.

Which is better value for money — Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 or MillRight Mega V CNC Router?

The MillRight Mega V CNC Router is $1900 cheaper at $900 vs $2800. Our value scores rate the MillRight Mega V CNC Router higher at 78/100.

Which router is easier to set up and use?

Based on our ease-of-use benchmarks, the MillRight Mega V CNC Router scores higher (62/100 vs 40/100). Both support Mach4, Fusion 360, VCarve among other software options.

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