Cricut may not be the best cutting machine

If you're in the market for a cutting machine but unsure of which brand to choose, we compared all the top brands including Cricut, Silhouette, Siser, LOKLiK, Brother, and xTool to help you decide which one is best for your needs. We explored the features, capabilities, and user-friendliness of each brand and rated each with a comprehensive score. This comparison will help you avoid wasting money on a cutting machine that doesn't live up to your expectations. Find out which brand comes out on top!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
04:41 Categories Tested
06:23 Testing in Action
11:28 Machine Rankings

MATERIALS IN THIS VIDEO

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[craftwithfelicia]

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[LouRao]

Wow! What an amazingly comprehensive comparison you've done for each of the machines that were demonstrated. I have the same Brother Scan N Cut, Cricut Maker 3, and the Singer Momento, the newest cutter that just came out. I had the Cricut Venture 24” and the Siser Romeo 24”. I sent back the Cricut Venture because it was a ripoff. You have to use their special vinyl, allowing you to cut without a mat. Any 3rd party vinyl must use Cricut’s mat. It does not use a rotary blade, and it is very limited in what it can cut. The Cricut Venture is the same as the Cricut Explorer 3, with the exception that the Venture is 24”, but both are identical machines. So, the price tag for the Venture is anywhere from $799 to $999 depending on the sale. It's overpriced for a non-upgraded 24” cutter in 2024. I returned the Siser Romeo for the same reason you had trouble cutting card stock. Plus, I had to exchange it twice due to defective hardware. As for the software, it is one of the best and outranks Cricut Design Space in so many ways. For anyone who may not know you can create your designs in Siser Leonardo Design Studio export and import into Cricut as long as it is a subscription. The other drawbacks with Siser Romeo or Juliet are that they don’t have a pen holder and no rotary blade. Also, most of the YouTube Content Creators were sponsored by Siser, and they didn’t show card stock. You're the only channel that demonstrates card stock as a non-sponsored and gives thumbs up. I haven’t tested the new Singer Momento cutter. As soon as I do, I will have a review completed.

For me, the Cricut Maker 3 is still the best for all materials. Correct, lately Cricut’s software has been having major issues since the last few updates. Instead of getting better, it is getting worse. Either way, the Maker 3 does a damn good job with any materials. Although it is a small machine and not good for large products. The Cricut Venture was meant to replace the Maker 3 but instead went back in years making it the same as the Cricut Explorer. The Brother Scan N Cut is more designed for fabric like doing appliqué. Brothers' way overpriced ($22, 000) sewing and embroidery machines have been designed around the Scan N Cut, and that is what their focus is based on, not so much for card stocks. I won’t even give my opinion for the rest of the brands you demonstrated, not worth sharing about (Junk.) I had them all with the exception of XTools M1, something looking into getting now.

Even though you didn’t demonstrate the WeCreat I still like to share my experience. I also have the WeCreat laser cutter, but it is going back. The day I received the WeCreat, it was damaged. WiFi keeps dropping. Power cord connection keeps coming off the back of the unit if I slightly move it. The connection is very loose and barely stays in the unit. The Autofocus within the software at times throws the project out of alignment. Mind you, this is day one with all these problems. I contacted support, and it’s been a challenge for replacement or fixing the problems. Note: there is only one support employee, no others that are available to go through to get help. Button line, support blamed me for all of the issues. He claimed I moved the laser too often, which is why the power cord is loose. Mind you, I unboxed the unit and placed it in two locations and no more. I was told I don’t have the laser near my computers and routers. The laser is 4 ft away from the computer, less than 5 feet away from the router with no wall blocking signal. I have three printers, two computers, and Alexa devices all in the same craft room with the laser, and the other devices don't drop from my network. As an IT professional for over 22 years, I have the knowledge and experience to know about home and business networks. But, it is my fault why the WiFi is not working on the laser. Support has no answer for the autofocus alignment.

I can’t say if my issues are isolated or not. Most WeCreat reviews coming from YouTube or other social media are sponsored. And neither of the reviews they are using the WiFi to demonstrate the laser, USB cable is what you see connected to their computer. And let's say I didn’t have these issues; I still wouldn’t recommend WeCreat Vision products only because their warranty isn’t what it states. In fact, the warranty isn’t clear. And as I was told by that one individual, the only support person to contact any problems with the laser must be proven, and it is still up to him to make a judgment if he will send parts or request you send the unit back for refunds. He made it very clear, no exchanges.

I too have a YouTube channel, and never in all the years as I demonstrated product reviews and contacted companies at times needed help, have I ever been put through this ordeal as I had with WeCreat Vision. In fact, it was my fault not researching and contacting them before making a purchase. I always made it clear with my audience to research before buying, and this was my first mistake by not doing what I was preaching. So, would I recommend the WeCreat? Absolutely not. No matter how good the laser may be, it's the negative support and warranty that is why I will not recommend them. I will be doing a review soon for all that I have been through, in the hopes that anyone watching can make a clear decision to invest or not to invest in WeCreat Vision.

Again, you guys are awesome, and I can’t wait to see what is next. Thanks so much for this demonstration. I know the hard work that it takes to do multiple product reviews all at once, and this turned out excellent. If there were anything to add in any of your reviews, it is for product support and warranty. I believe it is one of the most important things to talk about when doing any product reviews. Otherwise, Great Job! 😎

[FreshandFelicia]

So this is why we haven’t seen Felicia for an entire week! Thanks 🙏 for all your hard work. Fresh misses you.

[wendymasters]

I was waiting for someone to finally do this! Thank you and AMAZING work. I think many beginner crafters will find this incredibly helpful. I wish this was around before I made my first purchase!

[admtim]

I just heard Fresh is the voice on that Anthony Bourdain “No Reservations” show S10 E2! Saw his name in the credits ❤

[NickiFitzgerald]

This is a great video, thank you so much for taking the time and effort to get this information to us. My mind is now made up, I’m buying the Cricut Maker 3 tomorrow!!

[admtim]

This is a THESIS! I think we may have to refer to Felicia as “Dr. Felicia” from this point forward. I can hear Felicia’s frustration from here 😂 Nice work guys.

[thelaserbro]

This comparison was very well done. Reminds me of something you might see on Consumer Reports or Wirecutter. Shocking result! Heard Siser was the best, thought Xtool might be a great substitute, but now I am completely convinced Cricut is still the best choice. Thanks for your advice.

[stargazerr]

Cricut 3 is the ultimate winner! I will never buy anything but a Cricut and thank you for the comparison because I was thinking to buy a brother or Siser to see if they will do a better job, but your video proved Cricut is the winner. I had only used Cricut for years since expressions, cuttle bug, and the gypsy.

[jharper]

Thank you for this comparison. Your hard work is very much appreciated.

[tmcmommy]

Wow! I'm glad I have the Cricut Maker 3, not that I really know how to use it, but this video is going to be SO helpful for those trying to decide on a machine!

I've been researching the xTool and Glowforge, thinking I want to do laser cutting, but I haven't been able to ascertain which is best for me yet.

[dorissemon]

Love this video. I have the Scan n Cut SDX230D and the Cricut Maker. I tend to lean towards the Scan n Cut and never had a problem cutting intricate things out. If you do this again I would like to see the comparison of cutting out fabric.

[MsLeslieR]

Thank you for this. I was going back and forth between a couple of them and this helped a lot.

[cleliafilippelli]

Hi, thanks for this great product review! I've been working with paper for several years with a Scan'N'Cut SDX that I don't find precise enough. After watching your video I was very hesitant to buy a Siser Romeo (which has the same features as the Juliet but a larger workspace) because I wanted a very precise machine for paper cutting, capable of handling very fine details and complex designs. I've just done some tests and I can make very clean cuts of 0.6mm (0.02 in). I don't quite understand what happened in your test, but I wanted to give this information to those interested in a Siser machine.

[datgi]

Thanks for the video. I've been looking for something for intricate cardstock cuts and was pretty impressed xTool M1. I also saw your video recommending a Laser to cut cardstock as well. For what I want, I'm getting ready to get laser cutter.

[emilinaina]

The Xtool blade function seems useless. Nice marketing gimmick.

[daynarez]

VERY surprised the Silhouette Cameo 5 didn’t do better. Heard good things about that cutting machine. But the women I spoke with were “embroidery snobs” so they’re probably not the best judges of character 😊

[misterelom]

Very informative video! As a Cameo user, I can say that rating is accurate. Mine performed pretty good for a while but has been slacking lately (did I mention that I haven't even had it for a full year?). The fact that I'm in the market for a new cutting machine is what led me to this video.

[faysalkus]

I have used the Silhouette Cameo for over 10 years and I still learn more. I bought a Cricut Joy Xtra a month ago. I will support the Silhouette 100%. I found the cricut software too simplistic. I can adjust and have more flexibility with the Silhouette. A good example is print and cut. The print size fills more of the page and I can move the registration manually to extend the area. I also like that I can set blade depth and pressure manually. Yes always do test cuts. The Silhouette takes longer to learn but we'll worth it.

[julierossbrickley]

Excellent comparison and video! All machines well tested shows the good, bad, and ugly of each. I noticed you ranked the softwares, but didn't go into that (especially as why some on recieved 1 or 2 stars). I'm preparing to teach a Zoom workshop comparing the Cricut Maker, Silhouette Cameo 5, and Brother Scan-N-Cut to a group looking who uses primarily metal die cut machines (i.e Big Shot, Gemini, etc). I will focus more heavy on the software, as I see that as the biggest difference in these three platforms.