Our Pick: Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436
It scores 80/100 overall versus 70/100, winning 5 out of 9 comparison categories.
MillRight Mega V 2 XL CNC Router wins 3 of 3 spec categories. MillRight Mega V 2 XL CNC Router costs $101 less. Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 leads by 10 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
MillRight Mega V 2 XL CNC Router
Pros
- 889 x 889 mm (35 x 35 inch) cutting area with a 159 mm (6.25 inch) Z stroke
- Linear profile rails on all axes replace the original XL's X/Y V-wheels
- Steel rack-and-pinion X/Y drive with self-squaring dual Y motors and standard homing switches
- Vacuum plenum bed and a stand with steel braces are offered for this size
- Same frame takes Masso G3 control, 1.5 or 2.2 kW spindles, a 4th axis or a laser later
Cons
- The $2,699 XL price has no router, router mount, bed or stand
- Needs a 1067 x 1257 mm (42 x 49.5 inch) footprint plus working room around it
- Kit assembly is required
- The 2.2 kW spindle options need a 220 V supply
- Few independent owner reviews of the Mega V 2 are available yet
Verdict
Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins this comparison with 5 categories to 4.
It scores 80/100 overall versus 70/100, winning 5 out of 9 comparison categories.
Where to Buy
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Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436
$2800MillRight Mega V 2 XL CNC Router
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 and MillRight Mega V 2 XL 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 MillRight Mega V 2 XL CNC Router ($2,699) features a 1500W spindle with a 889×889mm work area and a Heavy-duty aluminum extrusion frame and gantry with thicker joining plates; linear profile rails on all axes, steel rack-and-pinion X/Y drive with independently driven Y motors, screw-driven Z. 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 2 XL CNC Router?
The MillRight Mega V 2 XL CNC Router is $101 cheaper at $2,699 vs $2,800. Our value scores rate the MillRight Mega V 2 XL CNC Router higher at 82/100.
Which router is easier to set up and use?
Based on our ease-of-use benchmarks, the MillRight Mega V 2 XL CNC Router scores higher (58/100 vs 40/100). Both support Mach4, Fusion 360, VCarve among other software options.