Our Pick: VEVOR 3018 Pro CNC Router

It scores 44/100 overall versus 42/100, winning 5 out of 5 comparison categories.

Lunyee 3018
Spec
VEVOR 3018
$180
Price
$143
300 × 180 mm
Work area
300 × 180 mm
80 mm
Z travel
45 mm
500 W
Spindle power
60 W
14 kg
Weight
5.98 kg
Aluminum frame and bed with steel guides; HGH15 linear rail on X
Frame
Aluminum alloy and Bakelite structure with screw-driven axes
32-bit ARM control board, GRBL 1.1f compatible, with offline controller
Controller
GRBL-compatible control; firmware revision not stated
Candle, GRBL Controller, LaserGRBL
Software
Candle, GRBL Controller, LaserGRBL (only with compatible laser hardware)

Lunyee 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router wins 3 of 4 spec categories. Both are similarly priced. The overall scores are virtually tied — the differences are in the details below.

Benchmark Scores

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

42
Lunyee 3018

Overall

44
VEVOR 3018
78 Value 82
19 Rigidity 20
34 Precision 35
72 Ease of use 75
14 Capability 15

Lunyee 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router

Pros

  • Budget-friendly price point
  • Comes with offline controller
  • Standard GRBL compatibility
  • Adequate for basic engraving and PCB work

Cons

  • Small 300 x 180mm working area limits project size
  • The 500W spindle and compact bed still limit large or heavy cuts

VEVOR 3018 Pro CNC Router

Pros

  • Offline controller included for standalone operation
  • Compatible with standard GRBL software ecosystem

Cons

  • Very small work area limits project size
  • The included spindle is rated at 60 W; assess material and cut depth conservatively
  • Small aluminum/Bakelite structure; no verified stiffness measurement

Verdict

VEVOR 3018 Pro CNC Router wins this comparison with 5 categories to 0.

It scores 44/100 overall versus 42/100, winning 5 out of 5 comparison categories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Lunyee 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router and VEVOR 3018 Pro CNC Router?

The Lunyee 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router ($180) features a 500W spindle with a 300×180mm work area and a Aluminum frame and bed with steel guides; HGH15 linear rail on X. Overall, the VEVOR 3018 Pro CNC Router wins more comparison categories.

Which is better value for money — Lunyee 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router or VEVOR 3018 Pro CNC Router?

Both machines are identically priced at $180. Our value scores rate the VEVOR 3018 Pro CNC Router higher at 82/100.

Which router is easier to set up and use?

Based on our ease-of-use benchmarks, the VEVOR 3018 Pro CNC Router scores higher (75/100 vs 72/100). Both support Candle, GRBL Controller, LaserGRBL (only with compatible laser hardware) (only with compatible laser hardware) among other software options.

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