Our Pick: Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436

It scores 80/100 overall versus 58/100, winning 7 out of 10 comparison categories.

Avid CNC
Spec
TwoTrees TTC
$2800
Price
$1599
660 × 961 mm
Work area
600 × 500 mm
152 mm
Z travel
100 mm
710 W
Spindle power
500 W
120 kg
Weight
35.9 kg
Aluminum frame with profile linear guides and ball screws on all axes
Frame
Aluminum frame with linear guides and ball screws on all three axes
Avid CNC control system running Centroid CNC12; motor and control package selected when ordering
Controller
GRBL control with a 3.5-inch touchscreen (board and firmware version not published)
Centroid CNC12, Fusion 360, VCarve, Aspire
Software
Candle, UGS, LightBurn (optional laser use; verify module compatibility), LaserGRBL (optional laser use; verify module compatibility)

Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins 4 of 5 spec categories. TwoTrees TTC 6050 CNC Router costs $1,201 less. Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 leads by 22 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

58
TwoTrees TTC
42 Value 72
88 Rigidity 35
90 Precision 42
40 Ease of use 65
82 Capability 40

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

TwoTrees TTC 6050 CNC Router

Pros

  • Large 600x500mm work area suitable for sign-making and larger projects
  • Included spindle is rated 500W with a 12000 RPM maximum
  • 3.5-inch touchscreen control is specified by the maker
  • Linear guides and ball screws on X, Y and Z
  • Maker provides a model-specific documentation wiki

Cons

  • 500W spindle is underpowered for the large frame size
  • Ball screws still need alignment, cleaning and lubrication
  • Check warranty coverage and parts availability for your region
  • Cutting vibration and achievable accuracy need setup-specific testing
  • Confirm controller and expansion details before buying upgrades

Verdict

Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins this comparison with 7 categories to 3.

It scores 80/100 overall versus 58/100, winning 7 out of 10 comparison categories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 and TwoTrees TTC 6050 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 TwoTrees TTC 6050 CNC Router ($1,599) features a 500W spindle with a 600×500mm work area and a Aluminum frame with linear guides and ball screws on all three axes. Overall, the Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 wins more comparison categories.

Which is better value for money — Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436 or TwoTrees TTC 6050 CNC Router?

The TwoTrees TTC 6050 CNC Router is $1,201 cheaper at $1,599 vs $2,800. Our value scores rate the TwoTrees TTC 6050 CNC Router higher at 72/100.

Which router is easier to set up and use?

Based on our ease-of-use benchmarks, the TwoTrees TTC 6050 CNC Router scores higher (65/100 vs 40/100). Both support Mach4, Fusion 360, VCarve among other software options.

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