Twotrees TTC450 Ultra
#1 in MidsizeFull review
A good value step up from 3018 class machines for someone who wants a real spindle and an 18 in bed without spending $1,000.
Amazon $799 Twotrees $699$699
The Twotrees TTC450 Ultra is the better CNC router overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Twotrees TTC450 Ultra leads on price. The FoxAlien XE-Ultra Core wins on motion. The Twotrees TTC450 Ultra costs $700 less ($699 vs $1,399).
FoxAlien XE-Ultra Core
#4 in MidsizeFull review
A rigid benchtop machine for someone who wants to mill aluminum and hardwood in a 17 in square. Add a router or spindle to the price.
Amazon $1,399$1,399
Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Twotrees TTC450 Ultra for price ($699 vs $1,399).
- Choose the FoxAlien XE-Ultra Core for motion (linear rails, screw or rack drive, limit switches, closed-loop steppers vs linear rails, screw or rack drive, limit switches).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every midsize CNC router; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Twotrees TTC450 Ultra | FoxAlien XE-Ultra Core |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 81 $699 | 43 $1,399 |
| Work area 15% | 12 328 sq in (18.1 x 18.1 in) | 8 299 sq in (17.3 x 17.3 in) |
| Spindle 15% | 66 500 W spindle | 50 spindle power not published (neutral score used) |
| Motion 20% | 85 linear rails, screw or rack drive, limit switches | 100 linear rails, screw or rack drive, limit switches, closed-loop steppers |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Twotrees TTC450 Ultra | FoxAlien XE-Ultra Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Work area | ||
| Travel (X x Y x Z) | 18.1 x 18.1 x 3.9 in | 17.3 x 17.3 x 4.7 in |
| Area | 328 sq in | 299 sq in |
| Spindle | ||
| Spindle | 500 W spindle, ER11 collet | 65 mm router mount (spindle not included) |
| Power | 500 W | - |
| Top speed | 12,000 rpm | - |
| Motion and control | ||
| Frame | aluminum and stainless steel | aluminum extrusion (46 x 80 mm) |
| Linear rails | Yes | Yes |
| Drive | Lead screw | Ball screw |
| Closed-loop steppers | - | Yes |
| Limit switches | Yes | Yes |
| Controller | GRBL (LKS CNC V1.0 board) | FoxAlien 32-bit control box |
| Offline controller | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 41.9 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-06 | 2026-01 |