SainSmart 4040-PRO vs Two Trees TTC450 Pro (500W)
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: SainSmartSainSmart 4040-PRO
$599.00
Photo: Two TreesTwo Trees TTC450 Pro (500W)
$628.00
Where they differ
- SainSmart 4040-PRO is listed $29 lower ($599.00 against $628.00).
- Two Trees TTC450 Pro (500W) has the larger published X × Y work area: 460 × 460 mm against 400 × 400 mm (1.3× the area).
- Two Trees TTC450 Pro (500W) lists more Z: 80 mm against 78 mm.
- Drive: SainSmart 4040-PRO has leadscrew drive; Two Trees TTC450 Pro (500W) has a drive the page doesn't fully describe.
- Published footprints: 673 × 663 mm against 742 × 689 mm.
Published specs
| SainSmart 4040-PRO | Two Trees TTC450 Pro (500W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $628.00 |
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 460 × 460 mm |
| Z | 78 mm (3.1") | 80 mm (3.1") |
| Spindle or router | 75W, max 9,000 RPM (included; described as upgradable) | 500W 775 brushed, 8,000-30,000 RPM (included) |
| Drive | Leadscrew | Not published |
| Linear guides | Not published | Not published |
| Controller and motors | Offline controller CTL4040; GRBL on a 32-bit MCU, TB67S109 drivers. NEMA 17 steppers. | GRBL; 3.5" touch screen |
| Software | Not published | Not published |
| Footprint | 673 x 663 x 336 mm (26.50 x 26.10 x 13.23 in) | 742 x 689 x 413 mm |
| Weight | 20.65 kg (45.5 lb) | 15.45 kg net |
| Warranty | Not published | 1 year |
| Spec notes | 2 | 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.