FoxAlien XE Ultra vs Proxxon MICRO MF 70/CNC-ready
Technical comparison · CNC milling
XE Ultra leads on the available specs (starting with work area); MICRO MF 70/CNC-ready makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
XE Ultra
FoxAlien
F2 · Intermediate
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MICRO MF 70/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1200–1450 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | – × – × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 440 × 440 mm | 150 × 70 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 120 mm | 70 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 100 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 mm/min | 20000 rpm |
| Category specs | ||
| Travel X×Y (short side) (mm) | 440 mm | 70 mm |
| Z travel (mm) | 120 mm | 70 mm |
| Min spindle RPM (rpm) | — | 5000 rpm |
| Max spindle RPM (rpm) | — | 20000 rpm |
| Spindle power (W) | — | 100 W |
| Controller | GRBL | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine uses a 32-bit GRBL-based control board, ensuring compatibility with popular CAM software such as Candle, Universal Gcode Sender, and LightBurn (if a laser module is installed). It does not require a cloud connection to operate and is equipped with a reserved port for a 4th axis. | The machine is sold without a control unit and CNC software, offering maximum architectural freedom. The user must connect the stepper motors (via the three included standard SUB-D 9-pole connectors) to a third-party controller, allowing the use of firmware like GRBL, LinuxCNC, or Mach3 depending on the chosen electronics. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: XE Ultra 440×440 mm vs MICRO MF 70/CNC-ready 150×70 mm
Which one to choose
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