Hi Chris - You don't mention an actual speed in the thread, so hard to comment on that directly. The xproV5 is low cost because it uses free software to drive it and its a low maker grade component. But it will achieve good speed even though it is 24V as its a trinamic system. It uses a very good driver electronics and is ideal for a beginner machine as its a one box solution. Electronics are the easiest bits to upgrade in future. I wouldn't write it off... its my pick for my next low cost build. Peter