Optimum OPTIdrill D 33 Pro V vs Proxxon TBH
Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)
OPTIdrill D 33 Pro V and TBH are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). TBH costs less (~€415) and is the entry-level choice; OPTIdrill D 33 Pro V offers more capability at a higher price (~€1585). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
OPTIdrill D 33 Pro V
Optimum
F2 · Intermediate
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TBH
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1585 € | ~380–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47.5 × 92 × 168.5 cm | 20 × 31 × 50 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 130 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 475 × 425 mm | 200 × 200 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 120 mm | 63 mm |
| Power (W) | 1500 W | 300 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 3000 rpm | 4500 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.02 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Spindle travel (mm) | 120 mm | 63 mm |
| Spindle to column (mm) | 254 mm | 140 mm |
| RPM (rpm) | 3000 rpm | 4500 rpm |
| Spindle taper | MK 4 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Traditional electromechanical machine operating without control software, numerical control, or data connectivity interfaces. All operational adjustments are performed manually through the integrated control panel, which features a digital display for real-time monitoring of spindle rotational speed and drilling depth. The absence of programmable microcontrollers or proprietary firmware eliminates requirements for software updates, digital calibration, or driver installation, ensuring complete standalone operation and immunity to software incompatibility issues. | As a fully manual benchtop drilling machine without digital integration, the unit requires no operating software, firmware, or system drivers. Power input is handled directly through onboard analog controls, allowing operators to adjust rotational speed via a dedicated potentiometer knob on the front housing. The tool functions completely offline, eliminating any reliance on external computers, mobile devices, or network connectivity. System maintenance is strictly mechanical, requiring zero software configuration or digital setup prior to operation. |
MakerSpecs Awards
OPTIdrill D 33 Pro V
Largest work area Intermediate
The largest work area among intermediate Drill press (column drill) machines: 2019 cm².
How we assign awards →TBH
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The differences that matter
- Price: OPTIdrill D 33 Pro V 1585 € vs TBH 415 €
- Work area: OPTIdrill D 33 Pro V 475×425 mm vs TBH 200×200 mm
Which one to choose
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