Cricut Maker 3 and Silhouette Cameo 4 Cutting Challenge

Cricut Maker 3 and Silhouette Cameo 4 Cutting Challenge. Putting the machines to the test by performing four different types of cuts/foil simultaneously on both machines. This video will compare the cutting speed and accuracy of cutting between the machines.

Using matching materials, comparable cutting blades, machine cut settings, matching mats (unless indicated for a switch out), and similar sized images.
Cuts:
1. Oracal 651 Permanent Vinyl on a mat.
2. Smart Vinyl Matless cut.
3. White Mat Online Labels Sticker Paper (OL177WX) on a mat.
4. WRMK Foil Quill Pen and Cricut Foil Transfer Kit on card stock paper.

I used the Cricut App to run the Cricut Maker 3 for all four cuts and the Silhouette Go App for two of the four cut challenges.

Let me know your thoughts on both machine's performance - leave a comment below!

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
4:00 First Cut - Vinyl on mat.
5:49 Second Cut - Smart Vinyl with no mat.
8:16 Third Cut - Print and Cut Image.
11:41 Fourth Cut - Foil Challenge.
14:30 Review of cuts and foiling.
18:19 Closing Review.

Gear Used To Create This Video:
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Canon M50
Rode Wireless Go 2

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[whatnowlisa]

I really love the side-by-side comparison. And the awkward silence waiting for the Cricut to finish 😅.
For a while I was contemplating of getting a Cricut, but couldn't justify the amount of wastage it creates with the vinyl. Recently I was fortunate to be gifted a Cameo 4 and was surprised how much faster it was during your testing. It is noisy, but somehow it just gives it a personality 😂. Thank you for comparing both fairly!

[HumanParaquat]

You're fantastic! Not only did you provide every answer I was specifically looking for AND some I wasn't but should've been, but you were sooo into it and so genuinely invested in the races that you, in turn, got me way too stoked to ever be able to explain away lol!

[RalphRaphaelPhotog]

the silhouettes and the cricut is like mac or PC

if you want child like help, simple functionality then the cricut is for you
if you want a more evolved experience, more complicated designs, a better interface with more tools then the silhouette is for you.
I bought my wife a silhouette and ever since then, her old cricut 2 has under the bed collecting dust. When I asked her why did she prefer the silhouette she said to me
(while the learning curve is higher) the design studio for the silhouette is vastly superior in all aspects. she also stated that the cricut is more forgiving and the silhouette doe require you to be more precise and intentional but that precision is often rewarded by something that look extremely professional even up close.

[tw]

Good comparison! Love that moment at 5:02 when you go to check on the Cricut machine - your reaction is priceless!

[milessaanton]

Great video! I have been undecided for days about these two machines and I could not get a video where they worked at the same time. Thank you! ✌🏽

[JazzyJae]

I have an original Cricut Maker and just got the Silhouette Cameo 4. Im trying to justify my new purchase lol, but it does seem like bother excel in different areas. So it might actually be beneficial to have both machines.

Software is like night and day. Cricut is like one of those “For Dummies” books. It’s so simple. Now that Silhouette software….omg. You actually have to know how to use a computer quite well. So many features and saving/upload options. So a bit overwhelming, but I’ll master it eventually. So that’s the only thing that makes my Cameo a bit of a nightmare to use. Most of my mistakes are from me making software errors.

That’s for the great comparison video.

Side note I think the Oracal vinyl is the actual problem. They have never cut well for me.

[TheKlh]

Thanks for the review! I have the very first Cameo and was looking to upgrade. My machine is still working just fine, I'm just wanting some new features. After watching, listening and reading tons of reviews and comparisons between Silhouette and Cricut, I'm going to upgrade to the Cameo 4. It just makes sense to stick with what I know (software wise)

[EveryoneOnEarth]

This is a much better review than all the others I've seen. You deserve way more views!

[bebemoon]

i think i made the right purchase with the cameo 4, thank you for this, the cricut is really quiet which is good, but i can live with noise as long as it gets the job done

[Dayswalters]

I have the Cameo 4 and I’ve tried the Cricut. While there are some things I like about the Cricut, overall I prefer the Cameo 4.

[doing_lai_things]

This is an AMAZING review. It’s crazy how much faster the Silhouette is on the PTC

[alaciacamechis-theclife]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much, I am going to go with the Maker 3, I simply can’t stand how the cameo sounds like it’s an old school 90s fax machine.

[trasher]

The cricut maker 3 is sooo much quieter! Thanks for the comparison.

[SpotTheOdd]

This was an excellent review/comparison of both machines. Thanks Tania ❤

[bperez]

This is an awesome review! Thanks for taking the time to make it for us. 😊 I have the Cricut air and the joy. I wanted the maker but the silhouette been calling my attention lol.

[TheMidLifeWife]

Your expressions are so cute!! Great fun to watch your video. Thanks for taking the time to do these!

[Febiza]

This was such a great comparison. I’m still in the fence but leaning towards the Cameo 4, even though it’s noisy. I’d love to see a side by side of how they handle fabric, since that’s the main draw for me vs the lower tier machines

[patmebackimirish]

Both cut very well, I have the cricut maker and silhouette 3 & 4, it’s the software for the pc that sold me on the silhouette. Not a fan of the mobile go app.

[AnnaKincaid]

Thank you for sharing the sound both machines make. I was really curious what the cameo makes. 😆

[lovebertierose]

I was looking for this comparison as I got a Gift Card to Michael's. I have the Silhouette Cameo 4 and had issues with the hidden Wifi dongle on it that kept giving me, machine not available. I was ready to throw it out and buy a Cricut. I didn't at the time as the Cameo 4 finally connected and it cut my project on time. When I was given the Gift Card for Christmas it was my first thought, I wonder if the Cricut Maker 3 is better than the Silhouette. Happy I saw your comparison. I will take my voicetress Cameo over the quiet Cricut's lack of speed and inability to cut and foil properly. The sticker was way off. I will spend my money on another big item I may need. Thanks again..