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Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30) vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30) is cheaper at $1799. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30) BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4)
US price $1799
BrandSienci LabsBobsCNC
Released2022-02-01
Work area x (mm) 1219 610
Work area y (mm) 762 610
Work area z (mm) 84
Spindle power (W) 710
Spindle speed (rpm) 10,000-30,000 10,000-30,000
Frame material Extruded aluminum rails with UHMW/HDPE wheels, lead screw drive on all axes Laser-cut Baltic birch plywood
Controller firmware Sienci controller box (GRBL-based), gSender sender software Arduino Uno with GRBL 1.1 firmware, custom stepper driver shield
Max feed rate mm min 5080
Repeatability (mm)

Sources — Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30): sienci.com (verified 2026-08-09). BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4): mellowpine.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30) and BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Work area x (mm): Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30) 1219 vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) 610
  • Work area y (mm): Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30) 762 vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) 610
  • Frame material: Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30) Extruded aluminum rails with UHMW/HDPE wheels, lead screw drive on all axes vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) Laser-cut Baltic birch plywood
  • Controller firmware: Sienci LongMill MK2 (48x30) Sienci controller box (GRBL-based), gSender sender software vs BobsCNC Evolution 4 (E4) Arduino Uno with GRBL 1.1 firmware, custom stepper driver shield

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