Cricut, Silhouette or Brother? Five cutting machines compared on width, 3 mm materials…
🏆 Best overall
The Explore 5 is Cricut's mid-range machine at $199. Cricut lists a 12-inch cut width, 100+ materials, Print Then Cut, and continuous cuts up to 12 ft with Smart…
🧵 Best for fabric and thick materials
The Maker 5 is Cricut's most capable machine, launched in September 2026 at $349 for the machine. Cricut lists 300+ materials, 13 compatible tools, cutting and engraving…
💰 Best compact
The Joy Xtra was $149 on Cricut's store and on Amazon, down from a $179 list price. Cricut lists a maximum cut of 8.2 x 11.7 inches on its mat or 8.5 inches x 4 ft with…
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