Cricut Machine Comparison - Cricut Maker, Maker 3, Explore Air 2, Explore 3 and Cricut Joy Machine 

You are the first person to actually say the regular maker is superior to the explore 3. I appreciate your unbiased opinion.

You have answered so many of my questions and even some I didn't know I had. Thanks!! I can't wait to get my new Maker!

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been researching cricut machines to save time on my felt/sewing crafts. Thank you 💜

Great content. I’m new to this and am tor between the Maker and the compatibility of the Joy.

I have bought a Cricut Machine .& it will be here tomorrow. I am in New Zealand

Thank you so much! I am super overwhelmed with choices and decided to go with the maker!!!!

You are correct, the packaging does not really clarify what they do. Years ago I saw them on QVC, but had no interest. Thanks for the intro.

Thank you very much for this video. Answered all my questions and now I know which is the best one for me!

Hey friend, new subscriber here! I can't wait to get my hands on a Maker 3. I own all of their other machines and love my Maker! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much for this video! Maker 3 it is. 💚

I'm still a little overwhelmed, I am looking to mostly cut poster board and similarly thick vinyl or plastic to make stencils. Which would you recommend? Money isn't the issue, but I don't want to waste it obviously. I like Bluetooth and don't want outdated stuff if I can avoid that. I feel like they price this stuff to make the middle one not worth buying but it's always the one I feel I would benefit from the most... lol. Great video!

Loved this video! I have a small business and I use an Explore Air 2, I’m looking to buy an extra machine, but I was wondering if I would be able to use the Explore2 blades (I have the Premium Fine-Points) since I bought a lot of them with the maker 3? And if the maker 3 would be a good fit for me or which one would you recommend? I mostly cut htv and adhesive vinyl. THANK YOU💜

Thank you so much for this informative video ❤️🙌 u just saved alot of time for me . now I can make my choice .

If I would like to make a variety of products eg. Print on for hoodies, tops ect, then cups/bottles, or fabrics like hats, pillows, stickers, notebooks, tote bags....a variety 😂 Which out of the machines do you recommend is best suited for such a variety of products?? Also what's the difference between the normal materials and the smart materials?? Can you use both types on the new machines?? Also slightly worried the maker 3 doesn't seem to have the best reaction in the comments of the main 2 channels I watch...

Thank you so much for explaining all these, very helpful!

Hi thank you for the time you took to make this video. I want to mostly make stencils for furniture refinishing projects. The stencil would need to be reuseable multiple times...most commercially made stencils are made from a thick, yet pliable, plastic sheet. Do you think the Cricket Joy could handle this? Thank you !!!

perfect video to find the best one for my girlfriends needs!

What machine you recommend me for wording on bobo balloons ,customized boxes and cake toppers?

Hello! First, thank you so incredibly much for this very helpful vid. I am new to the Cricut world, I currentlyhave a Brother Scan N Cut machine. I have been watching different vids trying to figure out what machine does what and what would be best for me. You are the first one to mention smart materials. What does that mean exactly?

Still fantastic review!

great video thank you you're good at explaining things like this thank you

I'm updating to a maker from an Air 2. I should have bought a maker to start with but didn't know the features of each. I am leaning toward the the maker. What does the maker 3 do that the maker does not do?

The maker cannot cut smart material though correct?

What is or what are Smart Materials?

which is best for dollhouse furniture? for cutting thin wood? would that be the maker of maker 3? if so which one would you suggest?

Thank you! This is a really helpful video.

Thank you that was so informative! Best information I’ve come across

Thank you! This has helped me!

Great video Abbi! Do you have to use the smart materials with the Maker 3?

Which is recommend to make labels for containers for my skincare business

Can we use a USB cable connection from PC/phone/tablet to the Maker 3? Sometimes Bluetooth is unreliable.

What cricut machine is best to start a sticker business?

Awesome, straight to the point video! Thank you!

I want to purchase a cricut. This would be my first for everything diy crafting. Any suggestions on what machine is best to get your feet wet? I’m afraid I won’t even like doing this? What if I switch to a cup spinner?

Whats a smart material?

Btw, your wall looks so cute!

cutting edge , thanks

If I just plan on making wedding invitations, would the explore 3 be the best/more affordable option?

What are the cons of each machine? For example, I believe the Maker 3 doesn't come with the rotary tool like the Maker does. Is it true you can only use smart materials for matless cutting?

Can you make signs with the Cricut joy

Looking to buy my first one.. do u suggest the explore 2 or 3

You say they cut xxxx numbers of materials but what are they? I'm a card maker and use card upto 300 GSM card card I do that? The joy Is too small. I'm looking to expand my crafts.

Very helpful video

Great Channel. I like to make stencils when we airbrush on garments, and I also plan to make stickers. Do you recommend the Maker 3?

Thanks for sharing, Abbi!

So if my main object is to make decals and iron on's which machine would be best. Also which machine will make decals 24" or longer?

Do you have a link for where you got that pegboard?!?!?

Hi! Thx for sharing this. I’m brand new to Crichton and wonder what you think is best for vinyl printing that will go on balloons? Thx!!

This is very helpful. ❤ Thank youuuu

Are the fine point blade and pens compatible with all machines aside from the Joy, or do the Explore and Maker models have different ones?

I haven't had a new circuit since the days of the cartridges. I"m looking to make confetti/table sprinkles for kids parties at the moment. Is the custom ability in design space available to all models? Can you create non-stock shapes with each of the models you have shown? I don't want to buy something and then find out I cannot create custom shapes.

Thank you for this video!

Thank you, very informative. I have been contemplating a circuit machine for years. I am a seamstress, what is the best machine for fabric to do my own labels and leather? Small craft projects?

Very helpful thanks

Is Cricut Joy good for cake toppers ?

Hey i want make things that go on tables n chairs clothes cups and stickers which one will be best for me to use...

I have the joy but am looking to get the Explorer Air 2. What do you think about the explorer air 2

Perfect for what I needed to know :D

What about the iron on machine that heats up please n thank you

is the maker (old version) faster than explore and air?

I just want to make small boxes. Which machine is best for that?

Which Cricut machine is best for Cake Toppers

Question: define “smart materials” please.

Thank you

Which machine is best for custom cups , stickers , etc ?

Thanks for the video hun, is the mat or without the mat really a big deal. It seems the only big difference Really from The maker to maker 3

Random thought: 😊You remind me of that cute lady giving a tour of the Alamo on Pee Wee’s Big Adventure! 😊

Not sure if you mentioned this but can the card mat be used in the larger machines? or only the cricut joy?

Will the cricut maker still make the 12ft long cuts the maker 3 and explore 3 will?

Is the explorer two the same as the explorer air 2?

Hello Abbi I am only looking to cut out stickers and make permanent vinyle what would you recommend?

Hey Abbi im a baker and i need a machine for cake toppers. Which would you recommend

I what it for my cardmaking

Quick question, can the maker 3 be used by a iPad?

Thanks

Is the original maker compatible with iPads?

If I have an Explore 3 and want to work on card making, do you recommend still getting a Cricut Joy as well?

Was there ever a maker 2 and if so what happened to it? Just curious lol

Can explorer 3 do some ingraving ?

What a smart material?

I'm torn between the Explore 3 and original Maker

I would like to find out something. I've been ending up with small pieces of vinyl around 4"x5", 5"x7" and other smaller pieces in that vicinity where size is concerned. What I would like to know is how can I utilize these small pieces with the Cricut Maker 3, and not have to discard them? Whenever I make a small vinyl design and attach it to the mat, and feed it into the Cricut machine, it comes back out telling me that the piece of vinyl is too small for the job. this of course is not the case as the design is small than piece of vinyl being used. Is the situation here that I always have to use a full 12"x12" piece of vinyl?

I'm looking into making stickers, labels, no bigger than a dollar bil, etc. Would I be okay with the Air 2 or better to get the Explore 3 or Maker 3?

Hi. I can not connect my Cricuit Explore 3 to my Google Chrome Book. I'm finding every thing really hard. I've downloaded design Space app on my phone & Chrome book and created new I'd. Can u help me please. I know its suppose to be easy not for me tho

I just made up my mind after watching many videos. And many years of procrastination...❤️🫂💯💪🙏🙏🙏🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡