Cricut Maker vs. Cricut Explore Air 2: Which machine should I buy and why?!
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- If you already have chosen to invest in a Cricut machine, you honestly cannot make the wrong choice at this point! However, in this video, I will help YOU decide which machine is best for what you want to create! I will do a side by side comparison so you can see the machines cut and how they cut 3 different materials: paper, fabric, and wood! Once you are ready to buy, I'd love if you shop through the links below! By clicking and purchasing through those links, I may receive a small commission. If you end up buying a machine, comment below and share what helped you make your decision!
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I received my Maker from my husband for my 70th birthday...so excited to learn about it and start creating! Your video was very helpful.
What ever the age or how you've created your comment the important thing is to do that which you LOVE, however u do it💕
Where do people find these nice husbands!!?
Awesome. Thank you
Wow!
been asking my husband to give me one for Christmas 🤞
When she said we buy everything and never finish... I felt attacked. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
If I learned anything from making that comment... I’m not alone 😂🤣
And here I thought it was just me😳😂👀😊
Lol, I felt exposed...my collection is ever growing🥴
Me tooo!!😂😂😂😂 but I feel better to know I’m not the only one who does that🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ha ha!
The price told me which one I want 😂
🤣🤣🤣same lol
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$100+ difference 😂
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When she said when we start we buy everything and never finish them I felt that... living through that right now lol
I just keep buying supplies! Especially with all the crafting tiktok trends! I have to try them all!
I thought I was the only one lol
Karley Hall 😂 I had to tell myself I had an issue and stop from going back to the store... until yesterday cause I needed moss (Of course ended up getting more than just that lol)
Just finish them one at a time lol. Make it your business to just finish one then tackle the next one. But yeah I have been there I still have some projects, but I stopped those because I had a hiccup and really need to rethink my plan because I hate wasting materials.
I thought I was alone!
I'm so glad I found this video. I'm a pre beginner crafter, I have a lot of ideas for projects and getting different items together, I just need some me time and one of these awesome machines. I never knew what a cricut was for until the other day, now I'm obsessed and have to get one. You helped me decide which one will be right for me. Thanks😊
This video was really useful. The Explore Air 2 would satisfy my needs but I think the Maker would still be better for a more adaptable future in crafting.
This was so helpful!! Thank you so much 😊 I had no clue which one to pick. My hubby is getting me one for my birthday & thanks to your advice I’ve decided on the Maker. I can’t wait!!!!
I’m primarily a quilter and fiber arts maker who’s been going back & forth about getting a Cricut. I’m now pretty sure I will get one and your vid helped me decide which one (Maker). Thanks very much for the comparison demos.
This video was exactly what I was looking for! You're fantastic! Thank you so much for creating this video!
What a great video. I am a novice woodworker and seeing what the Maker can do in your example was perfect. I placed my order today since it is on sale at Amazon in Canada right now. :) Thanks for putting this out there - extremely helpful for me. We're going to have a lot of fun with this for our whole family!
Thank you for this video. I am planning on mostly doing fabrics, leather, and wood so this definitly helped me decide if that extra 100 was worth it!
I'm a beginner and this video was VERY helpful! To start I'll be getting the Cricut Explore Air 2 I'm so excited!
Very informative video. I bought the explore air 2 a little over a year ago. Now that I know more about both machines, I wish I would've bought the maker instead. On the up side, my husband will be gifting me the Maker for Valentine's Day! Yay!! Looking forward to bigger possibilities of crafting.
I am just started to look at the Cricut machines, but this review is by far the most straightforward and easy-to-understand review that I have seen. For someone who has minimal knowledge of the features of the Cricut, your review helped me understand both machines without getting lost in the jargon. I am mainly a calligrapher, but I have very interested in the pen and embossing features on the Cricut Maker. Also, I love the photos behind you! You must be an excellent photographer as well! I look forward to exploring your channel in more depth.
Thank you for this video! I am brand new to all of this and just getting started. I bought the Maker since I knew I would eventually need it anyway. Thank you!!!!
Great GREAT video! And the comments helped as well! I am ordering the air 2 to start and getting the maker after a bout a yr or 2! Right now only need it for shirts, masks, socks and other fabrics for branding! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Thank you Karley, I've been struggling with which cricut to purchase, this assisted to making an informed decision! I'm ready for the maker! Thank you soooo much!
Great video. My boyfriend just got me cricutmarker for my 32 birthday...I'm so excited to used it thanks for the education.
Ordered my Cricut Maker can’t wait to get crafting. Thank you!
Thank you for the demonstrations! This helped answer my question and I will be getting the Cricut Maker. I saw a more recent video that said the Cricut Explore Air 2 can cut hundreds of materials, but it was more of a comment in passing and they only showed it printing stickers. So this video was really helpful.
Thank you so much for explaining the difference between the machines... I have been trying to find a machine that will cut through wood, as I repurpose boxes, jewellery boxes etc so always looking for different pieces of shaped wood, mdf etc So it sounds like the maker is for me...
We buy everything, and never finish the crafts ... I'm dying! 😂😂😂
GreatDayEveryone this has been such a problem the last few weeks for me! 😂🤣 all of the quarantine crafts... that I’ll never get through ever!
This is such a REAL statement! But now I have time to finish!
Lol
Lmboooooo yes.
Omg this is so me I didnt even use my cricut until a whole year after buying!! And that was an explore!!🤦🏽😂 time to upgrade!!!
Thank you so much for your very informative video. I have been thinking about purchasing a Cricut machine for almost a year. You have just helped me make my decision. Thank you!
Thank you! Because of your advice and video, I was able to make the final decision and bought my Cricut Maker! I'm very excited to use it, and couldnt have made this decision without your video!
Thank you for this, you explained it soooo well. I thought I wanted the air2 but I think I will be using it a lot with fabric in the future so will do some more saving for the maker!
Yes!! Me to I’m so glad I watched this video.
When she said “We buy all of the things to do the craft but never finish” 😂😂😂😂 so relatable!
Just got my cricut explorer 2 today. I have watched learning videos of how to use my machine. After watching your video it put my mind at ease knowing I bought the right one as a starter. Once I get the used of using the machine, I'll buy the maker in the future.
Thinking of buying a Cricut, this was super helpful.
I’m so glad I’ve purchased the maker. I already know it is a great buy and all I’ve done is the start up cut.
I get my new Cricut Maker lilac delivered tomorrow! Never used one but heard many good things! Will be following you for sure!
the best demo of all... the entire youtube didnt have the video I was looking for except you! God bless!
I’ve been looking at these for last 3 months...I had a hard time understanding which one is best for me.
Well...thanks to you, I know which one to buy. As all crafting can be expensive I see myself spending lots of money on this new adventure with the Circuit Maker!
I did subscribe to your channel.
Thank you very much!
Danita Gainey yay!! Congratulations! If you order through Cricut I would love if you shop through the links in the video description- this is how I am able to support this channel and bring new content each week! 🎉 please let me know if you have any questions at all! I included all my social links in the description- so feel free to contact me with anything at all!
Just got the Maker as my early Mother's Day gift from Costco...it's $399 right now till 3/29 with bonus starter kit. Thank you so much for your review. Very helpful.
Thanks Karly, just ordered my Maker. I have the air 2 but want to expand with the tools. Thanks to MGL for introduction.
This is a really great channel and I love this video! I purchased the Explorer Air 2 for my sticker maker and paper projects, had I known the Maker was available I would have purchased though to learn future projects, but I will make it work and start and learn small projects, and if I grow for advance projects, I will purchase the other one, and give away my other to my daughter.
I LOVE my Cricut Maker! It was a great choice for me - I love how many different materials it can cut. The Explore Air 2 also seems great!
Thank you so much this is exactly what I was looking for!
Thank you so much for your great comparison video. I’m on the fence between the two and you have been very helpful.
I'm definitely set on getting the Cricut Maker. Because you, Karley, have helped me make my choice, and have led me into the Cricut world. There's no way in heck I'll ever get a Brother ScanNCut machine. EVER.
I LOVE The Maker so much! It is amazing. I told my husband I was going out for a bit and he said, "You dont need any more vinyl!" I wasnt going for vinyl; I was going for Infusible Ink!
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I've looked through many comparison videos and this by far is the best one. Now I know how to actually make the right choice.
Thanks so much for this video! This was really helpful for which Cricut machine I’m going to go with.
Thank you so much. I'm a Cricut noob and this video was SO helpful. Thank you for making this!
Very helpful, I am looking to buy one of these for my wife and this helped me make my decision!
This was exactly what I needed! Thank you!
Thank you so much for explaining the difference! Now I understand. I have the Cricut Maker and *Love it!!*
Your Video truly helped me decide which cricut I want to purchase thank you so much . hands-down the best comparison video out of all of the comparison videos I have viewed here on CZcams.
Thank u soo much this made my decision soo much easier in which i should go for im a beginner and really tired of doing free hand lettering and also cutting all of my cardstock templetes of making my flowers. I will be buying the maker instead of Maker 2. Time wise i would not make a big deal of it in cutting wise of machines. Thank you for taking the time of explaining to us. 🥰❤️
I am definitely getting the cricut maker. This video was so informative. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much for doing this video! This helped me a lot deciding which one I wanted to get!
Thank you for the info. Very informative and helpful for me to decide which machine should I buy since I’m new to Cricut products.
You've sold it to me, I think I'll go for the Maker as its future proof! A little business making stuff for friends will be easy with this! Thank you! 😁
I want the maker too but what she said I didn’t understand, what did you pick up?
Thank you for the positive advise on both machines..Ive seen some videos where it makes 1 look and operate better than the other. In this case I don't feel as if I would make a bad decision either way.. Thanks again !!!
Thanks for helping me chose the Cricut I agree I will go with the maker I’m new to this and I’m ready to buy it
I'm looking to buy a Cricut soon so this video really helped me pin down which I want!! I think I'm going to go with the maker! Thank you!!!
This was soooo helpful! Thank you!
I just ordered my Circuit Maker through your link! Thank You
this video helped me to decide on getting the Maker. thank you!
Oh thank you so much for how clear and very informative this video was! Also the cut comparisons were such a great touch. I know now the Maker is the best choice for me! I was going to purchase the Explore Air 2 but thankfully I watched this and know that wouldn’t suit all my needs. Now to decide a color haha. Thanks again! ☺️
Hi Karley, great presentation for a beginner like me. Much extra to my budget but, your an expert I'll lean to Cricut Maker. Cheers.
Just ordered the maker! Can’t wait to get my hands on it.....😍
Thank you for this video. Doing research to help my mom decide
Thank u for this review this made my choice much easier. I ordered the circut Maker today 😃
This was actually really helpful for making my decision. I’m a fashion design student and wanted to get one for other projects but I had no idea that I could cut fabric with this machine 🤯 so glad I stumbled onto this.
what one did you get I want to print on t shirts jumpers etc
Makers Gonna Learn sent me and I'm so glad I found you!
Thank you so much for that information. This is exactly what I need for my business!😊❤️
Thank you. This video was extremely helpful. Now I know I want the Cricuit Maker.
Thank heaven I found your video! I've been trying to figure out the differences from the cricut website and felt like I was traveling in a foreign country. Thank you for pointing out the differences so clearly and succintly.
Waiting for my Maker to come in the mail. So excited!
Did you receive yet? Loving it??
Exactly what I needed to know! Thank you!!
Thank you for this video! I’ve made my decision🤩
Wow, thanks for such an informative video! Definitely made me lean more towards the air || since I just want to work with vinyl and not enough interest to branch into wood, fabrics, etc. with the maker.
Brand new cricuit owner! I decided to go with the Air 2 as I knew I wouldn’t be doing any fabric, wood, leather, and engraving crafts in the future. I wanted to focus on card making and vinyl crafts! I am an absolute beginner but I am hesitant to go all out right out of the gate. I’m going to research and see how to really get used to Design Space to get more comfortable before I start my crafts. Thanks so much for your content! Definitely subscribing!
I’m wanting to just do acrylic labels, would you recommend the air 2?
I'm wanting to make designs to place on trays. Do you think the air 2 is sufficient?
Tara Webb yes! it’s perfect for people who just want to cut vinyl and draw!
The air explore 2 does cut fabric and faux leather, strong grip mat for those.
@@DuchessDark do you have to bond the material if you use the strong grip mat? Bonding is more expense that I don't want to bother with if the strong grip mat will work well enough.
Thank you! Excellent video! I think I am leaning toward the Maker!
I'm a novice quilter and card maker. Crictit Maker would be the better choice. Thanks for help. I can make appliques. Not looking for speed, just accuracy👍👍
Your comparison of these machines has been very concise and informative. You have described what the machine is used for and their differences. I am contemplating buying one, but not sure which one or even if I should. I love what you said about buying things and never finishing a craft!! I had to back it up 3 times to be sure I heard it correctly because I was laughing so hard! Great video, thank you!
flutterby919 I’m the worst enabler 😂! So yes you need one! Thanks for watching and for your feedback! Let me know if you have additional questions to help make your decision!
Get the maker you wouldn’t regret it. This is my first machine and I was contemplating on which one to get by watching so much videos I decided on the maker because of all the functions and it is endless on what you could do with it.
This video is so helpful!
OMG! Yes! Finally I found a great video regarding Cricut! 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your thorough detail comparison, definitely helped with my decision! Keep up the great videos! Subscribed!
Just saw you & Tanner on his Majers Ginna Learn channel and rushed right over to subscrib to your channel! Toroughly enjoyed and learned something NEW about what the EA2 can cut vs Maker, so I'm looking forward to more from your channel!
I'm now about to make my purchase.. had already decided on the Explore Air...but after watching this video I believe the Maker is the way to go. Thank you!
I am planning to order the cricut explor air 2 for my bussines. When i have a bigger budget i will order the order one to
Same!
I got one for Xmas and you are amazing at this video and I can't thank you so very much ❤️🌞
Just recieved my cricut maker today, same colour. Happy happy happy ❤
I've finally taken the plunge & got the explore 2, I literally can't wait for it to arrive I've subscribed to you now for more ideas 😊
How is it
This is an awesome review! I just bought a heat press and it will be here Wednesday, I be been debating on a cricut to go with it and I was at target just now, $249 for the air 2 and I price matched with Amazon and boom got it for 200! Now I’m getting a sweet tea and headed home to open it! Happy Mother’s Day 🤘
Glad I came across your comment. I been watching videos for decide trying to decide between getting a heat press or a cricut. Now im thinking do I need both? Lol
I do a lot of fashion DIYs, styling and been learning how to sew more. Now wanting to get these new machines to create merchandise to sell for mt brand. Idk what to dooooo😩
Isn’t a heat press just like a giant iron though? Why not start with the Cricut which will provide the designs and you can Iron it at first, then upgrade to the press? Just wondering if there’s more to it
@@shantalFLYgurl I'm new to the circuit scene but already have a heat press (have done sublimation) what will the two together create?? thx
Keisy Diaz well I do screen printing already so I can do sublimation designs and iron one with it, but it goes much hotter than an iron on so when I screen print it cures the ink really well, I have the cricut maker now and using them hand in hand is amazing!
T. Smith cricut is good for cutting out heat transfer vinyl so that your designs are pre cut when you put them on to the shirt, it can also cut out pre printed designs and which is a plus, I really recommend a cricut especially if you already have a heat press because it opens up so many more doors when you have both.
Great video and comparisons with the materials... thank you
This is the best video I ever seen. Regarding which cricut to purchase.. This video has helped me to decide which 1 i want.. Thank you for your expertise its much appreciated....
After 5:28 when she started talking about the maker i went to Walmart site and ordered it’s only $299.00 right now
This video is what i needed
I'm probably going to start saving up for one
Bought the Emerald green explore 2 from Wal-Mart for $179 for my MIL about a week ago for Christmas.
I already have the Maker. Also still have my Explore. Love them both. But the Maker is the one I go to. Love it. This was helpful.
Thank you for that ... im trying to choose which one and the xtra $ sounds like its worth it
Hi does your maker have the option to be blue tooth or with a USB cable or is it just bluetooth?
12/26/21: Hi Karley. I am totally impressed with your presentation, and I learned a heck of a lot. I was fortunate to receive a Cricut Maker for x-mas yesterday and, while I'm completely overwhelmed with what it can do (I still haven't taken it out of the box!), I am in total research mode, so your tutorial was very helpful. Nevertheless, thank you for sharing; looking forward to getting started. Happy Holidays!
OK, this has to be the best comparison video I have watched in a long time. Now just need the Mrs to watch it so I can the right one for her!
Thanks Karley! This was super helpful as I am going to purchasing one this weekend. A Maker is a must for my projects/aspirations. :)
Thank you so much for the video, I stress so much about researching machines for my business and you made it a lot easier. I dabble in everything that I can until I find what I love so the Maker is on my buy list now.
Kate yay! That’s amazing! Please let me know if you need any other help! When you’re ready to buy, I would so appreciate if you can shop through my Cricut affiliate links in the description of this video 🥰
This helped me out a lot thanks great video i got to see all aspects and ideas of what i can make
Thank you!! I'm late to the game regarding investing in a cutting machine. I did choose the Maker! Yeah ME! I am the "go-to" person to do a bulletin board, design, or come up with something creative for a party, etc. but poor me. My cutting tool was a great pair of *whispering* scissors! But fear not, I am on board and your video confirmed it. I am looking for videos to show me everything that I can do with this thingamajig!! Thank Karley!! I will be watching more of your craftorials! ;-)
The maker is my choice. Now to come up with the money. Neither are in my budget & seem out of reach right now. I love making things, crafting, painting etc. I can't make everything my creative mind wants to make just yet. I will keep a positive outlook & know that I'll be making everything my heart desires 1 day soon. Thanks for the video 💜
Christina's Creative Mind HSN and QVC usually have them avail on their 6 payment plan option, if that helps ♥️
Just brought mines as we speak been holding it off since beginning of this yr
I have two of the first cricuts that came out. First the short, then the long one, with alot of cartridges, maybe 30. Now, I need the cricut maker for an up grade. I want to do t- shirts and a lot of other things. Thank you for helping me to decide. Along I will get the presser, a big one and the smaller one. By the way great video. I have to find a place to take some classes on how to connect my computer to the cricut. Thanks again!!
Got the Maker for Christmas and excited watching this video. Subbed!
Thank you so much for this video.. I truly was on the fence on which one to get i know i wanted the maker but my sister said she was gonna get the explore air so i was like ok then maybe thts wht i need too i was so confused lol but after watching your video i now am definitely getting the maker so i have to say again THANK YOU so much and i will be visiting your other tutorials since i am new to the circuit world i will need all the help i can get lol
Thank you