Optimum OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) vs Proxxon TBH
Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)
OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) and TBH sit in the same category (drill press (column drill)). OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) is ahead on: work area. TBH is ahead on: price.
| Parameter |
OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V)
Optimum
F2 · Intermediate
|
TBH
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | ~380–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.4 × 66.5 × 171.8 cm | 20 × 31 × 50 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 67.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 290 × 290 mm | 200 × 200 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 85 mm | 63 mm |
| Power (W) | 550 W | 300 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 2830 rpm | 4500 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.02 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Spindle travel (mm) | 85 mm | 63 mm |
| Spindle to column (mm) | 165 mm | 140 mm |
| RPM (rpm) | 2830 rpm | 4500 rpm |
| Spindle taper | MT 2 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) 290×290 mm vs TBH 200×200 mm
- Price: OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) 549 € vs TBH 415 €
Which one to choose
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