However, the new Explore machine uses Smart Materials that you can use without a mat. This helps with eliminating the wasted time for switching out and resetting all the time. Make more Cricut projects, right?!
To clarify, the Explore Air 3 Machine can be used with smart vinyl and other smart materials without a cutting mat. But, with a release date online of June 10th, the countdown is already online. That is to say, you should probably add it to your cart now, they will go fast! The Joy is still a great machine, but after using it for several years, an upgrade to a machine that is faster and gives more tools to learn and use is a great step to take.
While I touched on this above slightly, here are a bit more details on the breakdown of the differences between these two machines. In my opinion, both are great machines and it really does come down to a personal choice. Likewise, the Cricut Explore Air is a great machine as well. Lastly, all of these Cricut Cutting machines come equipped with a Cricut Access trial as of the date of this post but, can also be used with the Cricut Design Space app, and your own designs too.
The final choice of which is the right Cricut Machine for you is yours. I spend a lot of time with each of my different machines, and I love them each for something different. If you want to see Cricut models by year, then start at the bottom of the current models and work your way back to the top.
Cricut Maker 3. It is up to 2x faster than its predecessor and 10x the cutting force. The Maker 3 is compatible with smart materials for cuts up to 12ft in one go. Cricut Explore 3. It is up to 2x faster than its predecessor. It is also compatible with Smart Materials for cuts up to 12 ft in one go. Cricut Joy. The Joy introduces two new features not elsewhere available in the Cricut product portfolio.
It does not function stand-alone. When using Design Space on a desktop or laptop computer, an internet connection is required. The Cricut Maker is an adaptable machine with interchangeable cutting and scoring heads. Cricut Explore Air 2. Comes in a variety of colors and works with the current Circuit Design Space application.
Cricut Explore Air. It works with the current Circuit Design Space application. Cricut Explore One. You can cut and write but you have to do so in two steps. A few favorites are the AutoFill and Quantity features. They allowed you to cut multiples of the same image so you could quickly create a batch of invitations, place settings, party favors, or other projects.
There was a scoring tip that could be used. The Circuit Mini is obsolete. The Imagine machine was unable to read any other mats. As such, it was designed with parts made of food-safe material. In fact, any part of the machine that touches food was made of food-safe material. The press has a one-touch setting and safety features including auto-off. You can create your designs and projects in the easy-to-use Design Space software, then send them to the machine.
Or you can use any design from their huge online library. The Cricut Joy also can cut one image up to 5 inches wide and 4 feet long or repeated cuts up to 20 feet long! So if you have a need or a desire for a simple, quick cutting machine, the Cricut Joy is positively going to be worth it for you. The Cricut Explore Air 2 will let you import your own designs from your computer, tablet or smartphone; or you can use any design from their huge library of pre-made designs.
If you use an iPad or products with the iOS system then you might consider a Cricut model that works well with your device.
You will be able to make everything with the Cricut Maker, as it can work with almost all types of materials from paper, fabric to balsa wood. You also have hundreds of digital patterns from Cricut Image Library. Not all of them are free, however. The freedom to choose from hundreds of digital patterns from the Cricut database.
However, if you just want to cut a few simple light materials, such as paper, card and felt, you may not need all that, and you may prefer a lighter, cheaper model. Some Cricut machines are also capable of cutting smart materials. These are special materials you can cut without a cutting mat.
This means you can load large pieces into your machine and cut them in one go, which is really useful for big projects. If you have no need for cutting, and instead want to print custom designs onto items, take a look at numbers 6, 7 and 8 on our list. These are the best Cricut machines for this purpose.
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specialising in design, photography and tech. He has previously been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Included in this guide: 1. View Deal. Cricut Maker. Best for: Professionals.
Size: Weight: 4. Reasons to avoid - Unsuitable for smart materials. Cricut Maker 3. Size: 56 x 18 x Weight: 6. Reasons to avoid - Overkill for standard projects.
Cricut Explore Air 2. Best for: Novices. Reasons to avoid - Not for pro use.
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