Inventables X-Carve Pro 4x2 vs Next Wave CNC Shark HD520
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: InventablesInventables X-Carve Pro 4x2
$4,995.00
Photo: Next Wave CNCNext Wave CNC Shark HD520
$4,250.00
Where they differ
- Next Wave CNC Shark HD520 is listed $745 lower ($4,250.00 against $4,995.00).
- Next Wave CNC Shark HD520 has the larger published X × Y work area: 1270 × 635 mm against 1219 × 610 mm (1.1× the area).
- Next Wave CNC Shark HD520 lists more Z: 178 mm against 102 mm.
- Inventables X-Carve Pro 4x2 doesn't say whether one is included; Next Wave CNC Shark HD520 doesn't include one.
- Drive: Inventables X-Carve Pro 4x2 has ballscrew drive; Next Wave CNC Shark HD520 has leadscrew drive.
- Published footprints: 1,670 × 803 mm against 921 × 1,600 mm.
Published specs
| Inventables X-Carve Pro 4x2 | Next Wave CNC Shark HD520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,995.00 | $4,250.00 |
| Work area | 1219 × 610 mm | 1270 × 635 mm |
| Z | 102 mm (4.0") | 178 mm (7.0") |
| Spindle or router | 1.5 kW spindle, 8,000-24,000 RPM, ER16 (not listed as an included item) | Not included; built for 2.25 HP routers with a 3.5" barrel; optional water-cooled spindle mount |
| Drive | 1" ball screws | Anti-backlash lead screws on all axes |
| Linear guides | Linear guides | Linear rails and guides on the gantry |
| Controller and motors | Not published | Colour touch-screen pendant |
| Software | Easel Pro trial | Vectric VCarve Pro, Ready2Control, Virtual Zero Unlimited |
| Footprint | 65.75" x 31.6" | 36-1/4" W x 63" L x 24-1/2" H (overall) |
| Weight | 275 lb | Not published |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| 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.