The LUNYEE 8080 Pro Max rates 2.9 among large CNC routers; the Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5.1 Pro 2x2 rates 2.9 among midsize ones. The LUNYEE 8080 Pro Max costs $2,081 less ($899 vs $2,980).
A low price way into a 31.5 in square bed for sign makers working mostly in wood, MDF and acrylic. Buyers who need proven rigidity for aluminum should pick a machine with published rails and screws.
Amazon $899For a buyer with limited space who wants a rigid rail and ballscrew machine with US support. Larger beds cost less per square inch elsewhere.
Carbide 3D $2,980Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
These two sit in different size classes (large and midsize), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | LUNYEE 8080 Pro Max | Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5.1 Pro 2x2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 100 $899 | 0 $2,980 |
| Work area 15% | 7 992 sq in (31.5 x 31.5 in) | 54 600 sq in (24.5 x 24.5 in) |
| Spindle 15% | 80 800 W spindle | 50 spindle power not published (neutral score used) |
| Motion 20% | 15 limit switches | 85 linear rails, screw or rack drive, limit switches |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 1.5-year warranty |
| LUNYEE 8080 Pro Max | Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5.1 Pro 2x2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Work area | ||
| Travel (X x Y x Z) | 31.5 x 31.5 x 3.9 in | 24.5 x 24.5 x 6.1 in |
| Area | 992 sq in | 600 sq in |
| Spindle | ||
| Spindle | 800W 6 speed trim router, ER11 collets | Carbide Compact Router (included) |
| Power | 800 W | - |
| Top speed | 30,000 rpm | 30,000 rpm |
| Motion and control | ||
| Frame | aluminum and steel | custom extrusions on a rigid base frame |
| Linear rails | - | Yes |
| Drive | - | Ball screw |
| Closed-loop steppers | No | - |
| Limit switches | Yes | Yes |
| Controller | GRBL 1.1f (32-bit board) | Carbide Motion |
| Offline controller | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 62 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1.5 years |
| Released | - | 2025-11 |
