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SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4)
US price $199.99
BrandSainSmart / GenmitsuBobsCNC
Released
Work area x (mm) 300 610
Work area y (mm) 180 610
Work area z (mm) 45 84
Spindle power (W) 75
Spindle speed (rpm) 10000 10,000-30,000
Frame material Extruded aluminum with 20mm linear rails on all axes Laser-cut Baltic birch plywood
Controller firmware GRBL 1.1 (32-bit ARM control board) with 1.8in TFT offline controller Arduino Uno with GRBL 1.1 firmware, custom stepper driver shield
Max feed rate mm min 5080
Repeatability (mm) 0.05

Sources — SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer: sainsmart.com (verified 2026-08-09). BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4): mellowpine.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer and BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Work area x (mm): SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer 300 vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) 610
  • Work area y (mm): SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer 180 vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) 610
  • Work area z (mm): SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer 45 vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) 84
  • Spindle speed (rpm): SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer 10000 vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) 10,000-30,000
  • Frame material: SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer Extruded aluminum with 20mm linear rails on all axes vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) Laser-cut Baltic birch plywood
  • Controller firmware: SainSmart Genmitsu 3018-PROVer GRBL 1.1 (32-bit ARM control board) with 1.8in TFT offline controller vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) Arduino Uno with GRBL 1.1 firmware, custom stepper driver shield

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