WHICH CRICUT SHOULD I BUY 2024 | Comparison of 4 Cricut Machines Cricut Explore 3 vs. Cricut Maker 3

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The most #1 question I get asked in my DM's is FINALLY being answered in today's video!! (Which Cricut Should I Buy?) I explain the comparison of the 4 Cricut Machines and talk more in-depth about the newer machines, Cricut Explore 3 and the Cricut Maker 3. Which Cricut do you have? Comment below!
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[@MyaFan443]

Great video. If you want no limitations, save your money and get a Maker 3.

[@Milady400]

I’m a beginner so I got the explore air 2 when it went on sale around Black Friday. I got it because I needed a new hobby, but I’ve made some $ selling ornaments! 😆

[@AmyMakesThat]

that is amazing!! we love a good sale $$

[@jasminvose2427]

This is great!! I bought a Cricut Joy as an intro Cricut machine and have loved it. I'm now starting to look for an upgrade to do bigger more complex jobs and this has helped heaps!

[@saratwist1]

This was so helpful. I just purchased the Joy a few days ago and realized after exploring design space access,I should have bought a larger machine to make everything I want to make. Looks like I’ll be keeping my eye out for a Black Friday sale. Thanks for the video! And I’m now subscribed 😊

[@LilyBecca]

I upgraded to the Maker 3 from the Explorer Air 2. I got it as a bundle, so it was a really good deal, and I could try the smart materials right away. I also ordered the roller for it. It's an amazing machine, truly. It is so worth the price, even when it's not on sale. I was able to engrave a photograph onto acrylic and make a little light up photo.

[@jaz1844]

Can you use the “regular” vynal or only smart

[@danniarmstrong206]

Can you give me your opinion on the Cricut Maker Danni Armstrong

[@luinfaniel]

Excellent video! You’ve put out the information in such a clear and concise manner! Love the fact that you’ve covered all 4 machines. So far your video really helped me decide which Cricut to get!

[@AmyMakesThat]

That makes me so happy to hear 🤗 glad I helped you decide & start crafting!!

[@angelsinfinity2459]

I legit got the Maker 3, as part of a Christmas gift from the hubby. NEVER picked up a single vinyl, never used a cricut in my life. BUT, I'm a quick study and I'm an artist so I figured I could manage. My first attempt for a project was a mess......lol. But pretty much everything since has been amazing. I also bought the Easy Press 2 and the Mug Press. Iron-ons came out amazing. Trying the mug press hopefully today. :)

[@traceyh3846]

I have just got the Cricut Maker 3 from hubby and son for Christmas. I can't wait for Christmas day. I feel like a child with excitment! 😁 I believe it cost £400 (uk) but it came with two mats and tools from Hobby Craft.

[@anniesews]

I, also, have the Cricut Joy and love it. I am getting a Explore 3 for Christmas so I can make larger projects and stickers. Thanks for a great comparison of the machines.

[@AmyMakesThat]

I'm looking to get the Joy next year!! That's so exciting you are getting the Explore 3 :) and thank YOU for watching!!

[@meganpetersen2751]

I asked for a bundle with the maker for Christmas! Can’t wait to start making amazing things!

[@sarabruce7386]

I started with the Maker because I wanted to cut fabric. I just purchased the Joy and I like the concept of the smart vinyl. It’s great for small projects.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

I did the same exact thing. I love the maker.

[@THEORGINALPLUSH]

Thank you so much for this video. I will be saving up for the Cricut Maker 3

[@peakadventures_]

I'm very new to cricut and to your channel, I only ever heard of these a couple of days ago! Well yesterday I decided to make a purchase on one, I bought the cricut maker 3, it comes with a bunch of vinyl (2 gloss black, 3 gloss white, 1 gold gloss) 1 transfer tape, rose gold adhesive foil,5 sheets of fairytale adhesive foil, 3 sheets every day iron on, a whole bunch of pens (15 in total ), and because I was talking to someone that worked there about cricut for some time, they threw in 3 cutting mats (told me I don't really need them, but can have them anyway) and a basic tool kit free if charge. All for £400 ( $513?).. I'll put up an unboxing video of it when it turns up

[@rosannerichard4602]

Super great information. I have been looking for this type of cricut machine info videos all week! I'm definitely getting the Cricut Maker 3

[@AmyMakesThat]

Woohoo! Just got the Maker 3 myself and so far am loving it!

[@dianedo8314]

I have Cricut explore air 2, maker and Hoy. I am debating to buy Maker 3 or Explore 3 to use smart vinyl rolls to cut in longer length Vs 24” mats. But thank u for an informative take on all these machines. ❤❤

[@ShopYarnDays]

I just got the champagne one too! I did however get the bundle which is on sale now on the cricut site, hopefully it arrives soon since I’m in Canada 😅

[@roamiblu1833]

I really appreciated your video. It gets straight to the point without all that filler.

[@AmyMakesThat]

yes!! I get RIGHT to the point lol

[@lyndabaillargeon4955]

Thank you great video! Iwould use it for cutting fabric for sewing projects and decals. I think the best one would be Maker. I had bought one but run into trouble when I gott to install the machine and understand the software 😢 so I send it back. I wish I had less trouble to understand it. 😊

[@GirlArmy21]

I always go for the newest machine with the latest technology when I buy something like this....because I tend to keep my machines for a longer time without upgrading...same for my phones. LOL. So I would spend a little extra $$ to get the Maker 3.

[@3Dprint4you]

I could watch this video all day long. You are very articulate and clear to understand. To top it all off you are stunningly beautiful!

[@MarvinResper]

Thanks for the awesome information

[@irinadalah9089]

very nice comparison!! and yes, I have learned quite a lot (didn't know what the smart was pretending to be) thanks for sharing! now I need to go see the one about the joy 😸

[@ShelleyDanielle]

I finally upgraded from my Cricut Explore Air 2 yesterday. My local Michaels had the Maker on sale for $349.99CAD (reg. 499). I debated waiting for boxing day sales for the Maker 3 to go on sale (black friday it dropped from 550CAD to 450CAD I think?) but after learning that the Maker 3 only cuts the smart materials faster (there are only 3) then the original maker, and without a mat, I went for the Maker. The no mat needed for those three are nice, but for me, not worth the huge extra cost if I'm not cutting them regularly. :)

[@AmyMakesThat]

Hey Kydaria! I definitely agree with this. You made a good choice :)

[@eligotsold]

Really appreciate the information

[@craftylittlerthings]

Well I didn't have a choics, but I also didn't have to pay for my Cricut explore air 2!!! You see I have just last month win the machine, the tools, the mini iron, the iron mat, all sorts of vynal, loads of transfer tape. I'm in the Uk and I entered a competition in one of my craft magazines, I forgot all about it as it was a few months ago! When it arrived I was in shock, I also had to convince my husband that I didn't buy all of it lol. I was sorting things in my new craft place when I found the magazine, so shoved it under my hubbys nose!!! I think they would have sent me an email but with all those emails that arrive saying you have won it probably got deleated!! So all I need do is learn to use it. I have a craft silhouette, I bought it 8 years ago but through illness and moving house twice I had only used it twice, I found the software difficult to learn, so I'm hoping the Cricut software is a lot easier for my old brain!!!

[@ammarrhaima-bl9ne]

That’s really helpful video 🙏

[@WrapFiqah]

Really want a cricut to start rhinestoning my belongings and may start a business would the cricut explore 3 be the best option?? Thank you for your video was very informative and I think I’ll be getting the explore 3 !!

[@rspringsplanningandesigns]

Great comparison! I have an Explore Air 2 and I love it. And guess what? You can use the foil tool kit with it too! I think if I can make room for it, I would love to save up and get a Cricut Maker 3- I am especially loving that it might be quieter (actually the noise factor is one of the main reasons why I didn't get a Silhouette machine 😆). TFS!

[@user-ie7iw4tm8c]

Thank you, this was very informative. I’m a baker and use silk screen stencils. Which Cricut would you recommend?

[@jessgodber38]

Hi Amy, I'm new here. You had me at disguscing 😂 (we've all been there) thank you for this video :)

[@ronaldgrantham136]

Thank you for a well done video. I just heard about the Maker 3 and saw that it cam cut materials up to 18 feet long. Is this true? That would be awesome for banners and (temporary) graphics for cars, trucks, trailers, etc.! While I am disgusting… I mean discussing, another tangent, we have had a Cricut Maker for a couple of years, but actually only use it every once in a while. It has been a few months since we used it last. When we attempted to make a new project last week, it would ONLY attempt a “print then cut” job AND it would not let us select the 12” x 12” size (standard mat size), so we were not able to do the work; which was needed right away. Could this be due to software updates?

[@stan6777]

Excellent video! Interested beginner here! thank you! Explore air 2 seems to be a great place to start😊

[@AmyMakesThat]

Absolutely! It was what I first started out with and loved mine :)

[@giomammina8965]

I will be saving for one of this machine.

[@gabrielasaldana7609]

Would the explore 3 be a good beginners cricut for wanting to start an invitation business ?

[@leelu05nj46]

Thanks for this video. I absolutely love your eye makeup. Pretty eyes.

[@AmyMakesThat]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@breh1589]

Tomorrow ONLY. Target will have the explore air 2 $149 plus a $30 target gc with purchase

[@bruthayoshi2111]

Is the cricut maker 3 worth it really over the maker then for a beginner? If its only just a little faster and can do smart vinyl?

[@aryanskaters]

Nice information your smile is great ❤

[@nastiaovchinnikov1661]

What machine would be good for cutting leatherette or faux leather? I'm a beginner but I'm wanting to broaden my business

[@arg8141]

The Cricut Explore Air 2 was a perfect beginner for me

[@AttackonGames]

Why does no one talk about the explore air 1 that’s the one I have and haven’t been able to use it cause nothing comes out right

[@Chubbypotato13]

I'm a beginner and I'm confused between cricut maker and cricut maker 3 bcz they both cut up to 300 materials. Please suggest me between these two machines. Love u ❤❤❤❤saramghe

[@swiftdetecting]

what about the other brand as well cameo one ?

[@x_articvoid_x4133]

seeing someone say "i'm disgusting" so happily had em rolling!!!! thank you for the video!

[@AmyMakesThat]

😂😂😂 i was having a moment hahah thank you for watching!

[@dougrichardson1980]

Do I understand that if I buy a 30 to 50 foot long roll of vinyl that these machines will only use the first 1.9 feet in a project? So if I have a decal that is 3 feet long it will not cut it?

[@LeslieStead]

Great video. Thank you. Do you know if any of these machines print?

[@AmyMakesThat]

Hi! Cricut machines are cutting machines only - if you’re looking to make projects like stickers, you’d need a printer in order to do the “print then cut” method! Hope this helps 🤎

[@genniegidney]

I just got the explore air 2 plus everything bundle for 199.00 plus tax. The machine arrived today. Still waiting on the everything bundle and my sticker paper I ordered for half off. I also had a coupon for 10$ off. So total with the free shipping was around 230$ cdn. Couldn’t pass up the deal. I’ve wanted to try and have a cricut for years and got the emerald with gold trim. (I didn’t expect the gold as it wasn’t advertised but I’m super happy about it).

[@tinapetrie9813]

Is maker better than explore 3?

[@mrsalbrecht1]

Can I cut out felt letters with the Explore 3?

[@Krthaspecialist]

Your adorable. Thanks for your knowledge and time.

[@Tyrapalmer127]

Definitely subscribing

[@AmyMakesThat]

THANK YOU

[@sagittariusmax5419]

i think were right for each other

[@CountryChick2489]

I have the cricut explore air 2 and I love it. It was my first cricut and I use it a lot. I have been on the fence on upgrading my Cricut. I really want to upgrade to the original maker but my thing is I don’t know if I would use all the tools on it. The only thing I like with the maker is the engraving tool. I like the explore 3 because of the no mat, no dial and it cut faster. So I’m on the fence on upgrading to the new explore or the original maker. I also hear good and the bad about the makers. So I just need someone opinion.

[@js4313]

The explore 3 only faster with smart material. I don’t use those bc I drive use whole sheets size every time

[@JD-72191]

@@js4313 do you have the original maker? That’s the one I’m leaning towards since I wouldn’t do large projects

[@omnymisa]

I want to know if they can finally work offline

[@melissagagliardi784]

Does Cricut only sell smart materials? Also I heard that the maker 3 only cuts the smart materials faster. Have you tried it?

[@js4313]

Unless you make big designs everyone on smart materials it’s not worth it. Yes only faster on those and wasting materials bc I keep my scraps

[@exclusive4142]

I bought a used cricuit air 2 used. Is there anything stopping me from using it as far as registration or software?

[@AmyMakesThat]

Nope not at all!

[@RebeccaBancarz]

For the Cricut machines that are compatible with smart vinyl, could you also use different vinyl that is not smart as well or do you only have to use smart vinyl? Thanks :)

[@AmyMakesThat]

yes you can use non-smart vinyl!

[@sav7352]

I wanted to start making hats! Which Cricut do yall suggest I can start off with?:)

[@CristinaObrero]

I'm a baker and would like to ask which Cricut Machine is best for cake toppers? Thanks

[@AmyMakesThat]

If you're looking to make thicker, high-quality cake toppers, I'd suggest the Maker models! They cut more materials than the Explore machines. Hope this helps!

[@dougrichardson1980]

Also, I do not believe that my computer has Bluetooth even though it’s only a year old or so. Is there a cable to directly plug-in or possibly does it also have Wi-Fi?

[@AmyMakesThat]

hi Doug! Your Cricut machine will come with a wire that gets plugged in the back of your Cricut and into your device (like a laptop or computer) hope this helps!

[@PR_WHITENVISION.]

I'm confused, is it a cricket or cricut. Ur so cute while u say it wrong or right. 😊🥰

[@AmyMakesThat]

It’s spelled Cricut but you say it like the bug, Cricket!

[@linielindsay1547]

Circut maker 3

[@h4x0rl33tee]

Am a bigger to this which would be the best easy to use machine ?

[@js4313]

Any

[@nellyville6502]

When you say up to a 100 materials, do you mean after that the machine is done and won’t work anymore?

[@AmyMakesThat]

Hi Nelly! No not at all, that means it can cut 100 different types of materials - Cricut machines last for years and I’ve definitely surpassed the 100 project amount 🤣 I hope this helps!

[@kandychoc10]

Your funny! 😂😂

[@rivkab9952]

i got my cricut explorer air two no amozon not on sale for 160.99 bucks

[@AmyMakesThat]

Prices always fluctuate depending on the time of the year! When I filmed this video it was most likely on sale at the time. Always keep checking your favorite sites like Cricut or Amazon because sales happen often, especially around the holiday season!

[@dianeharman3219]

Is the maker 3 quieter than the maker?

[@AmyMakesThat]

YES. it is soooo nice!

[@PunisherSA5000]

Hypnot-eyes'd

[@lseh]

No one these days use the dial… you set it to “custom” and select your setting in the computer.

[@AmyMakesThat]

When I had my Explore Air 2 I’d use my dial for vinyl all the time! Everyone uses the Cricut differently 😇

[@MarS-dc2qx]

The maker is the best

[@wankrecordsltd]

I wouldn't buy one until they sort the software out as the current one won't save the calibration and makes it pretty useless.

[@suebee4380]

Had the same problem with the dial, gave up on Cricut😝👎 broke my heart

[@AmyMakesThat]

Glad I’m not the only one! The maker is the way to go 👏🏼

[@travisanderson2014]

I'm disgusting, lmao omgggg 😂😂

[@AmyMakesThat]

😂 I was malfunctioning

[@jasonlange780]

I am disgusting too 😅

[@breeze787]

That was an utter disgusting review. I mean the review was very discussing. I'm not any better at this. We bought the Cricut Maker at Costco last one on the shelf for $209.99. I'm just a noobee and have a pile of projects to do. I have Honda lawn mowers that required replacing a rusty deck and the decals that normally go on the deck are not available or they are priced way out of whack. And now . . . . . I can make them myself. I am also into golf so the proverbial "only golfers parking space" metal sign, tee bags, Taylormade & Calloway accessories & apparel is mine, ALL MINE! Ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaa! Oh by the way nice review very informative and revealed that I got an awesome deal so thanks for putting this up! Ha Ha!

[@ifoxino]

you are so beautiful

[@fetB]

This video is not sponsored? Lol?

[@AmyMakesThat]

nope! I love the Cricut and this is a common question I get all the time on comments & DMs. Just trying to help out some Cricut beginners!

[@fetB]

@@AmyMakesThat Not surprised it's common question, given how anti consumer they are and you being all over them. You have to be either paid or willfully ignorant about it.

[@JaWs738]

U are so beautiful

[@AmyMakesThat]

you are so kind

[@willevans4369]

I am disgusting