VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W
#1 in CompactFull review
A budget 4040 with ball screws, rails and closed loop motors for a buyer who wants rigidity for the money. The thin documentation and unstated warranty are the trade.
Amazon $679.90$679.90
The VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W is the better CNC router overall, rated 3.4 to 2.9. The VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W leads on work area and motion. The LUNYEE 3018 Pro Max wins on price. The LUNYEE 3018 Pro Max costs $380.90 less ($299 vs $679.90).
LUNYEE 3018 Pro Max
#5 in CompactFull review
A low cost first CNC for small wood, plastic and PCB projects, with an offline controller and limit switches in the box. Buyers who plan to cut aluminum regularly should look at a machine with linear rails.
Amazon $379 LUNYEE $299$299
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 VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W for work area (246 sq in (15.7 x 15.7 in) vs 84 sq in (11.8 x 7.1 in)) and motion (linear rails, screw or rack drive, closed-loop steppers vs screw or rack drive, limit switches).
- Choose the LUNYEE 3018 Pro Max for price ($299 vs $679.90).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact CNC router; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W | LUNYEE 3018 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 47 $679.90 | 83 $299 |
| Work area 15% | 98 246 sq in (15.7 x 15.7 in) | 2 84 sq in (11.8 x 7.1 in) |
| Spindle 15% | 66 500 W spindle | 66 500 W spindle |
| Motion 20% | 85 linear rails, screw or rack drive, closed-loop steppers | 45 screw or rack drive, limit switches |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W | LUNYEE 3018 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Work area | ||
| Travel (X x Y x Z) | 15.7 x 15.7 x 3.7 in | 11.8 x 7.1 x 3.1 in |
| Area | 246 sq in | 84 sq in |
| Spindle | ||
| Spindle | 500 W trim router, ER11 collet | 500W DC spindle, 52 mm mount |
| Power | 500 W | 500 W |
| Top speed | 12,000 rpm | 12,000 rpm |
| Motion and control | ||
| Frame | 6061 aluminum alloy | aluminum and carbon steel |
| Linear rails | Yes | No |
| Drive | Ball screw | Lead screw |
| Closed-loop steppers | Yes | No |
| Limit switches | - | Yes |
| Controller | GRBL 1.1 | GRBL 1.1f (32-bit board) |
| Offline controller | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 50.3 lb | 29 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |