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 $679.90The VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W and the LUNYEE 4040 Nova are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.3. The VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W leads on price. The LUNYEE 4040 Nova wins on spindle. The VEVOR 4040 CNC Router 500W costs $219.10 less ($679.90 vs $899).
A rigid small format machine for hobbyists who want to cut aluminum and brass as well as wood. Pick it over a bigger belt drive machine when accuracy matters more than bed size.
Amazon $999 LUNYEE $899Prices 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 price ($679.90 vs $899).
- Choose the LUNYEE 4040 Nova for spindle (710 W spindle vs 500 W spindle).
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 4040 Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 25% | 47 $679.90 | 35 $899 |
| Work area 15% | 98 246 sq in (15.7 x 15.7 in) | 98 246 sq in (15.7 x 15.7 in) |
| Spindle 15% | 66 500 W spindle | 77 710 W spindle |
| Motion 20% | 85 linear rails, screw or rack drive, closed-loop steppers | 85 linear rails, 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 4040 Nova | |
|---|---|---|
| Work area | ||
| Travel (X x Y x Z) | 15.7 x 15.7 x 3.7 in | 15.7 x 15.7 x 5.1 in |
| Area | 246 sq in | 246 sq in |
| Spindle | ||
| Spindle | 500 W trim router, ER11 collet | 710W 6 speed trim router, ER11 collet, 65 mm mount |
| Power | 500 W | 710 W |
| Top speed | 12,000 rpm | 30,000 rpm |
| Motion and control | ||
| Frame | 6061 aluminum alloy | aluminum |
| Linear rails | Yes | Yes |
| Drive | Ball screw | Ball screw |
| Closed-loop steppers | Yes | No |
| Limit switches | - | Yes |
| Controller | GRBL 1.1 | Grbl_ESP32 (GRBL 1.3a) |
| Offline controller | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 50.3 lb | 88 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
