Cricut Joy versus Cricut Explore

Have you been wondering how the Cricut Joy compares with the Cricut Explore? We have all of the answers you have been searching for. What can both machines cut? What sizes do they cut? And which is right for you? Watch our video to find out!

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Now, which of these machines do you want? Which is on your wishlist! Let us know in the comments and ask any questions that you have as well!

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[heyfrenchi]

There are so many 'in depth' videos on here about the joy but none have extensively gone through the materials like you did. Thank you! I finally found my answer!

[joannsmith]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been undecided as which machine to start with and you have answered all my questions clearly and thoroughly. The material list was so amazing, other videos do not have as complete information as yours does. Thank you again!!!

[debbiescrafts]

Thanks for a great video. I’m new to cricut, ordered the joy yesterday. I think this will be a great starter machine for me. I don’t have a craft room so space is limited.

[adrainneoppong]

I think by far the most informative cricut video I have ever watched! Thank you for being so thorough!

[julimiller]

Thank you Angie, I typically am not a fan of most people in most videos. I feel like they are hard too follow, you however explain things very well, so well I decided to subscribe to your page. The Cricut Joy is my first machine. I have wanted a Cricut machine for years but as a single mom found other things that I had to pay for instead. So thank you again for explaining things so clearly.

[patdig]

You are so bright, knowledgeable and well spoken. Bravo!

[aaronmurray]

Fantastic video, I'm reassured after watching that I did the right thing purchasing a Joy! Thank you!

[gprewett]

Great information! This is by far the best comparison I've seen yet, thank you!

[stxckinprada]

Love love loved this! Thank you for pushing the limit to show me exactly what works for my balloon business. Great video 😊

[SingGal-ysut]

This video is amazing! As a first time cricut enthusiast, I'm in decision mode. This video really helped. Thank you. (Still researching more, cause that's who I am. 😁)

[LisaVornhagen]

That was a really great video to see all of the comparisons. Thank you!

[marjoriesyoutube]

Thank you for doing, I have to say, I was skeptical at first, but the more and more I see videos from you, I’m liking it more and more .im liking this to take to crops to scrapbook layouts instead of my bigger machine, considering most of the cuts we do is under 4 inches anyway In width that is . But I still wish it was at least 6 inches wide instead of 4 1/4 wide, but very good video 👍😊

[lyndawise]

Thanks again, for this tutorial. I went on Amazon and bought some vinyl and a book of instructions.

[ig]

You explain things very well - thank you! Please make more tutorials. I have been deciding which Cricut is best for me, and your videos have been so helpful and educational.

[cj]

You are so thorough and teach where it is easy for us to understand. Thank you.

[isabelcoffiel]

Angie, I just want to say that this is by far the best video tutorial I've seen explaining the difference between the Cricut Joy and the Explore Air 2 and even the level up to the Maker. You went into detail about everything. I loved, loved, loved your presentation. I was definite that I didn't need to have multiple machines for my needs and you definitely cleared that up for me. I love the Cricut Joy and can't wait to do many projects with the many supplies and accessories I already have. I did want to use the print and cut feature but realized after purchasing decals that I downloaded and uploaded into Design Space, that the Cricut Joy does not print and cut. I wanted to decorate my Cricut Joy. I've seen some videos on that I love it. Now I dont know how else I can do this. I would be interested to know if you have any ideas on this, or if you know anyone or anywhere I can get preprinted decals that I could just add the transfer tape and use it that way. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on that. Otherwise, I am in love with my Joy and happy at the choice I made. Thank you for your video once again and I did subscribe and set my notifications. LOL

[kryssalyn]

This video was amazing 🤍 currently struggling trying to figure out which cricut i want to buy and you just made things a lot clearer. i’ve been watching videos for 4 hours 😂

[Artist]

I have watched several comparisons was by far the best!! Thank you!!!

[annacollins]

I just subcribed to your channel because you made my understanding of these machine so much better! Thank you!

[snoozie]

I have a brother scan n cut cm900 as I use it with my XJ1 embroidery machine - but love my Cricut Joy and Cricut heatpress 2. Just saving for a Cricut mug press !!
Thanks for your fab videos !!