Cricut Maker Vs. Explore Air 2 - Which Should You Buy? My Expert Opinion! Comparison. Review
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- Cricut has released some amazing machines, and the #1 question I get is, Which Cricut Machine Should I Buy? The Cricut Maker or the Cricut Explore Air 2? In this video, I will discuss the key differences and why I feel the Cricut Maker is the BEST PERSONAL CUTTING MACHINE on the market currently.
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You are the reason I bought the Cricut Air 2, less than 6 months after my son bought this machine for me they released the MAKER! DAMN! last Christmas my husband surprised me with the MAKER! WOW! thank you fore your reviews , I think it’s important to have someone as knowledgeable as you to do electronic cutting machine reviews. Great video
Thank you for all the kind words :)
Thanks for this video, Ken! It really helped me in my decision making!
Thank you for your information. My husband just got me the Circuit Maker for Christmas. I started quilting 5 years ago and I believe this will be great for that. I also enjoy DIY crafts and hope to make lost of stuff for each season.
This is the most thorough and clearly spoken video I’ve watched - it help me make my decision to go for the maker three thank you so much Ken!🌸❤️🌿
I just got the explore air 2. So excited to begin my crafts. Great video!
Hope you enjoy it!
Apparently the maker is pretty rare couldn't find one within 50 miles but it was only $300. But I'm glad I got it for my fiance for Christmas. Almost got the explore air 2 glad I didn't. GREAT VIDEO
Thank you for the review. Very helpful
Thanks for this informative review. My husband is a model train enthusiast and with this machine, he will be able to build houses, buildings, background trees, and other single and three-dimensional objects. Very cool device.
I’m so excited for him!! 🙏🏽
Thank you for explaining about these machines
Best comparison I have seen! Thank you!!! I've finally made my decision!
Good luck on your new purchase!
Great video Ken, Sean and Ryan! So professional and you can see all the work that went into it. Very thorough comparison of the Maker and Air 2. Keep up the great work!💕
Thank you :)
Which one u choosed
Great comparison Ken! I love my Maker and I am so glad I purchased. I love how they are still adding new blades and tools to give us even more options.
Yea i'm glad they pulled through on their promise
Thanks for watching, Jamie. 💜
My machine of choice is the Maker due to the pressure and adaptive tool system. You were the one to help me decide early on. No regrets.
Im glad to hear that. Thank you for the support
Your the Man! Not much in the crafty world that I have purchased that wasn't based upon your reviews; You've never steered me wrong! Just been sitting on this purchase in hope that in a few weeks we might see a bit of a holiday price reduction. Thanks Ken for your Hard, HARD, work.
Awe thank you Margie. ❤️ Glad I could help ya out. 😊
Yea trust me if you can get this on sale you will be extremely happy :)
Thank you x1000, you did a remarkable job explaining the differences. Thank you so much for all the research and time you spent making this video.
Thanks so much for watching
Thank you! Great video! Really helped me understand the cricut differences.
Thank you so much for your help and your time 🙏🏻NICE INFORMATION ✍🏻👏👏👏🙏🏻thank you
Im going for the maker yeyy thanks for helping me decide with your informative video
Good choice!
My wife has been trying to figure out which machine would be the best fit for her, and honestly, I was NO help in the information department about the Cricket machines! I have been interested in the desktop plotters myself, but there has been a dearth of information out there, but this video has been SUPER helpful! She has said that this video has made her mind up for her! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this video! Have a great day!
Awe!! So glad my video helped. Thank you so much.
This was the first truly informative video I have seen comparing the two. Thank you!
Thank you 🙏🏽
The best comparison I’ve seen. Thanks!!
Thank you so much
Great explanation of the machines. I will be starting out & the maker would be a good choice for me to learn to craft other things as I progress to bigger projects
really informative between the 2 machines think you've just helped me to make my mind up
Thank you 😊
Another GREAT review Ken! I LOVE my Maker and have gifted my previous Cricut machines. I think the only way to improve it would be to make it a 15 or 20 inch machine option for those with that need. Thank you Ken and team!
Right now I am using my Maker for cutting a lot of fabric. Never thought I would be when I purchased it. 😀
Thank you for the kind words and I agree
Rebecca Kilgore What are you doing with the cut fabric, if you don’t mind me asking?
with so many bad review comparisons videos out there with people rambling about non-sense, I really enjoyed you discussing specifics and keeping the video to a comparison. It was the exact kind of help I was looking for when trying to get the right one for my wife. Thanks!
You are very welcome. Hope she enjoys her new machine.
Thank you so much for your video because I didn’t understand The difference thank you so much for your explanation
Great Info. I am sending all my students to this video
Great advice as always. I hope you don't mind but I'd like to suggest a future video from you. Would you consider reviewing and comparing the We Are Memory Keepers Foil Quil and Heidi swapp Minc foil laminator? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I will consider. Thank you. 😊😊😊
Thank you for explaining, I now know what will work for me.
You are welcome!
You are awesome at these reviews! Thanks Ken :)
Thank you Sue :)
Thank you for this. Definitely grabbing the maker. I'm new to this machine but would prefer spending a little more and cutting way more material!
You are welcome!
I’m thinking about getting one for pmc for jewelry designs which would be better
This is a really great video...Helped me make my decision to get the Maker 👍🏽
Good choice!
Great video . I now think I will save up to get the Cricut maker because I use a lot of fabric
Very good guy explained everything to the point
Great video. I did buy the Maker and you confirmed that I bought the right machine. Thank you so much!
Woohoo! Thank you for watching. 😊
Questton (VERY new to cricut) Will both of these work to make mug subliminals? Not glue on, but ink Thanks! ((lol, new and confused))
So glad I found your video. THANK YOU! Subbed and Liked 👍🏾😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Can you make signs that people put on wreaths? I have the first 2 machines and have a lot cartridges. Can you go in detail about how We will use our cartridges? Thanks for sharing your information. First time watching. I’m trying to decide whether to buy the maker or the air 2 explorer. I just want to be able to use my cartridges. Pat in NC
THANK YOU THIS HELPED ME MAKE MY DECISION
That is great to hear! Enjoy!
Good video. It has helped ,e decide which machine to buy. Thank you
Im glad to hear that
I bought both! But of course I got mine almost 2 years after you made this video. I got both of mine for a steal due to the impending releases of both new Cricut machines. I got the Cricut Air Explorer 2 (Walmart Emerald Green exclusive) $100 brand new! Then just recently, I got the Champagne Cricut Maker for $305 from Micheal’s. Can’t wait to get started on the multitude of projects I’ll be into!
That is so cool! Great prices!! Have lots of fun with them!
as always, great content!
Much appreciated!
Great video. Thank you for this.
Thanks so much for watching 💜
Hi I would be using heavy materials eg the Bristol board, foam material, cloth, vinyl. Which machine can I use for 2021 ? Also I would be doing alot of printing year round eg 30 sets per design. Thanks
We just bought the Maker at. Costco for $279 - excited to try it out!
I'm looking forward to a comparison of the Cricut Maker to the Cameo 4 in the future, I'm also worried about the non-metal body for the Cameo 4. I'm a cosplayer looking for something to cut a lot of odd materials. Cut and score foam, all sorts of fabric, HTV, thermal plastic-like Worbla & Thibra (which is like wood cutting) and acrylic etching is a really nice bonus.
I'm looking to buy one in the spring and the larger format Camo 4 were calling me but I need to see how it handles other materials with the different tools first for the standard sizes.
I am excited to do a comparison video for sure. Thanks for watching 💕
Can't wait to see this comparison too
will the Cricut Maker engrave an item that is 5/16" thick? Or up to 1/4 "???
I’m gravitating now lols... TFS a great explanation on this subject.. I was concerned I would be sorry down the track.
Great job,myopic did it..I am convinced the Cricut maker is the right one for me.thanks again.
Woohoo!! Congrats.
Thanks for the video. What is the max length of a vinyl decal can the machines make
I just received my Explore Air 2 today so excited
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Great points. I'm learning the Air 2. Thanks for the video. Have a great day.
Thanks for watching.
I want one that will scan and cut handbag patterns with on board patterns.
I didn’t know it had an adapter for the cartridges...that is the only reason I got the air ..ugh.”I really wish I would have gotten the maker “ :( oh well...I still LOVE my air 2...maybe Santa will surprise me this year ;) thank you for a great video !!! Loved it 🥰
It is so crazy what the maker can do, though you do have to buy the adapter separately for cartridges
Yep. Maker it is!! Thank you so much for this video. It was really the deciding factor for me 😸
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I've only used the first cricut imagine. My question is all the cartridges are they in cricut design. I'm nervous about using the computer thank u
Thanks it was a great presentation ..
So nice of you
Can you use the cutting blades in the Air 2
Which one should i buy if i make more projects with FELT ??
Well done on the review could not have explained any better 👌
Glad it helped
Hi. All I want is to cut personalised cake toppers. Which machine should I get?
thank you, I just ran across your page. I just got the Cricut air 2 for Christmas . I have a card ministry and this is going to take my card to a different level. But I'm afraid it's so much. my question is where do I start. Thank you for any help you can give.
Just received it in the mail today!
Have fun with it!
Yoo...bro
Thanks to make this video 4 us.
How to i buy this machine.
I have one of the original Cricut that was 12X12 I had a 6" one but no longer have, I have never linked any of my over 150+ cartridges. I used it a lot until the silhouette came out then moved over because I didn't have to buy cartridges. It also cut more delicate images. I am getting ready to sale both machines and get a new one after watching this review it looks like you prefer the cricut over the Silhouette. question I have a 12X24" mat and extra Blades for my Cricut can either be used for the new cricuts?
They can!
Which one of those would best help if I want to start out making labels, and design coasters?
The Cricut Joy can do labels really well. Look into using Cricut's Infusiable ink to design costers.
So glad I got the circuit maker now😊
Awesome!! Did you get the Maker 3?
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
I love my maker always remember that if you wait until QVC is offering 6 payments it’s completely worth it.
What’s QVC? Can u explain a lil more pleasee
Seems I should get the Cricut Maker for felt projects.
I loooooooveee your energy ! You have a great vibe !! Subscriberrrrrr
Thank you so much!!
Hi, I would to know what machine does stickers?
Hi Ken, I've just been watching your video about the cricut maker and how you think this machine grows with the user and I was completely excited. I watch another video a little later and to my surprise I see that Cricut is already working on maker 3. A machine much faster than the original maker. So the cricut maker is not so accommodating to the consumer, who has to buy a new machine to be able to use that new fast technology. I find that very unfortunate. However, this does not take away from the fact that I always enjoy watching your videos! Keep it up!
I know, it was a shocker to a lot of us, when they did that. Thanks for watching my videos!
Great video.. I was using the cricut explore air 2 for two years and even started a business with it, 2 months ago I upgraded! To the explore 3, after two months it started playing up and cutting unevenly, so the shop replaced it, I tested the brand new explore 3 and on its very first test it was faulty, no matter what pressure setting I use it cuts through the vinyl and through the backing and into the cutting Mat, it’s like the machine is stuck on its maximum pressure, I even manually put the machine of its lowest pressure setting 80 and it still cut into the Mat, they are rubbish or I’ve been crazy unlikely so I’m going back to the shop tomorrow.. not sure if I will leave with another explore 3 , I would rather use my old explorer 2 again.. also the so called extra speed of the explore 3 is a bit of a scam to be honest, all they did was take the opinion away in design space to use fast mode and fast mode is automatically applied when using the smart! Vinyl. The explore air 2 also has fast made you just have to manually select it, but fast mode on both machines cuts less accurate..
That is exactly what I wanted to know because the person on Michael’s couldn’t explain me either way I got the maker
Hmmm you like the maker better, I would have liked to know more about the differences. The noise levels, seeing them in action , comparisons with the same materials etc. this feels like an advert for the maker. Not that I don't love my air 2 and am looking forward to getting a maker, but Ive not had my questions answered.
What is the difference with the cricut maker blue, mint, champagne
iam taking back explore and i got the maker now only with i had know this first
I don't even know what I need these for, but I really WANT ONE after watching your video. thanks. Or, should I buy the small cheap 'Joy'?
Haha thank you! The cricut joy is small but it’s a great machine. Go for it. It’s a good way to get yourself used to Cricuts software
Great video.
Thank you for this informative video. Can I please clarify something - are all the cutting blades and housings compatible with both machines? Thank you.
Some of them are but not all of the tools are interchangeable
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Which one is better
Brother design n cut or circut explore air 2
Can you do an updated video to include the new machines?
So I'm interested in getting a Cricut, but I need to know which does the job that I need it to do.
I make customized paintings and I use poster board to make my stencils, but it just takes so long to do. So my question is, if I am able to draw out a design or picture, will the machine be able to stencil it out for me, or does it only do what is available within it's program?
Thank you for any help you can provide me with.
Yes, the Cricut Maker can do this.
Very informative. Thank you. Do you sell these?
Thank you so much. I do not sell them.
My husband wants me to get the maker , so that will be my new toy. I have never had a machine so this is my first rodeo. Wish me luck. And I subscribed to your channel and I know you will help alot. Thank you so much Ken
Thank you! You’ll love it.
HI DIANA, please can we have an update on how you are getting on with your machine. I have had an explore air 2 for a month and its very good.
Hi Ken, great video, l need to get a plotter to cut basically vinyl and pictures - which one should l get?
I would go with the Explore Air, (there is now a 3!). Cheaper than the Maker as long as you are not doing really anything else.
Thank you, you explained the differences so well. Had watched another video but you helped me decide and I'm going with the Maker. Saw it on sale for $299.99, placing my order right now.
Where is this sale???
@@SeahorseLover0927 i bought mines at walmart in the store for $300
Amazon had it on sale fir $299.00
One of my favorite things about the Maker is that it doesn't have to be turned on to charge your phone or other mobile devices
Exactly its great!!
Thanks for this video. I have been holding back on buying any crafting machine because I i craft with a variety of materials and I didn't want to just drop a couple hundred for something that I would be limited with. You helped me decide which one I'm going to have to go with for versatility.
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Does the Explore Air 2 cut Marine Vinyl?
Thank you so much....
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I’m planning on starting my own stationery business. I’m planning on focusing cards, school/office supply, and stickers. Which one is better to use to begin with?
If you are just doing paper cutting and nothing really else, the Explore Air 2 would do just great.
@@KensKreations thank you!
Does it cut felt? That's basically what I want it for, to cut out small or intricate patterns for felt ornaments.
The maker does cut felt
I'm curious to know about parts and accessories for these machines cost wise and are they easy to get hold of? I also looked at your old video comparing 3 machines. Originally I was set on the Brother until you mentioned that buying mats etc was quite difficult. Then I was drawn to the silhouette but seeing how it performed scared me some what. Has the design space improved for the Cricut? I'm a beginner with these machines but I'm really good with general design software being trained as a Graphic Designer to Degree level and worry if the design program will annoy me.
My uses for any machine is to design my own designs for cutting. I want to cut paper, make stickers, cut fabric, cut shrinky dinks, do vinyl and more. I look forward to your or anyone's honest opinion.
Maker sounds like the machine you need. Unfortunately design space hasn’t changed much.
Thanks Ken for your valued and honest opinion😊
Hello. Can u tell me, can maker cut leather
This was very helpful. I have the small original cricut, explorer, and want to upgrade. I was thinking air 2 but I may be changing mind. You mentioned an adapter for the cartridges. I've searched and cannot find this. Do you know the name of this adapter?
I tried again and I found it!
Oh good!
LOVE MY MAKER WOULD’T TRADE IT
So I listened 3 times to the part where you talked about the cartridge. I have to have it in order to use the Explorer 2? I just bought it and that wasn't mentioned in the other video from Joann Fabrics with explanation on how to.chose the right machine.
All the new machines do not use the cartridge, since they no longer make them. If you still have them, you can get an adaptor to the machine and use it, but almost everyone now has some type of online access to their cartridges. Basically, this video was to show the difference between the 2 because of the price point and asks what are you going to use the machine for. Just cutting paper and some fabric, Explore Air 2 is great. Want to do more than that and cut more material, Maker is the choice. But now, there are the Maker 3 and Explore Air 3.
@@KensKreations OK. Thank you.