FoxAlien Masuter Pro vs SainSmart 4040-PRO
Two desktop CNC routers side by side, from each maker's own page, read 1 November 2026. Neither has been tested for this site, so this shows what each maker publishes, not which cuts better.
Photo: FoxAlienFoxAlien Masuter Pro
$599.99
Photo: SainSmartSainSmart 4040-PRO
$599.00
Where they differ
- SainSmart 4040-PRO is listed $1 lower ($599.00 against $599.99).
- SainSmart 4040-PRO lists more Z: 78 mm against 60 mm.
- Drive: FoxAlien Masuter Pro has a drive the page doesn't fully describe; SainSmart 4040-PRO has leadscrew drive.
- Only SainSmart 4040-PRO publishes a footprint.
Published specs
| FoxAlien Masuter Pro | SainSmart 4040-PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $599.00 |
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z | 60 mm (2.4") | 78 mm (3.1") |
| Spindle or router | 775 spindle, 10,000 RPM (included). Power not published on this page. | 75W, max 9,000 RPM (included; described as upgradable) |
| Drive | Not published | Leadscrew |
| Linear guides | Linear rails on Z; X/Y not published | Not published |
| Controller and motors | Control box with e-stop and home buttons; firmware not published. 12V/5A supply. Steppers 1.3 A, 0.25 Nm. | Offline controller CTL4040; GRBL on a 32-bit MCU, TB67S109 drivers. NEMA 17 steppers. |
| Software | None bundled; Windows, macOS, Linux listed as supported | Not published |
| Footprint | Not published | 673 x 663 x 336 mm (26.50 x 26.10 x 13.23 in) |
| Weight | Not published | 20.65 kg (45.5 lb) |
| Warranty | 1 year on the machine | Not published |
| Spec notes | None found | 2 |
| Source | Maker’s page ↗ | Maker’s page ↗ |
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Why this pair
Pairs are picked by a rule: machines in the same size class and within about 60% of each other's price, plus each machine's nearest sibling from the same maker. No search or keyword data was used. All 46 pairs.