Crafting, DIY and textile personalization are booming right now. As a result, more and more people want to get themselves a cutting machine. The thing is, these machines are expensive, so it's important to choose yours wisely.
We're going to list the main pros and cons of the best-known cutting machines so you can pick the one that suits you best! 🥰
Scan N Cut SDX1200
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The first strong point of the Scan N Cut is that the machine has a built-in scanner, so all you have to do is place a design made, for example, on a sheet of paper. The machine can then scan it and cut it out with ease.
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The Scan N Cut machine is also the only one that can be operated without any software at all! If you're not a fan of software, this is the rare gem you've been looking for. 💎
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With nearly 1,300 built-in designs and more than a dozen built-in fonts, the machine has plenty under the hood! Of course, you can import your own designs into the machine.
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As for the cutting size, the Scan can cut on a width of 30 cm and up to 1.80 m long.
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Automatic blade system
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Makes no noise while cutting
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Able to cut up to 3 mm thick
Price ≃ 550 euros
Even though the machine is one of the only ones with a built-in scanner, its price remains high. If the scanner feature doesn't interest you, we recommend going with the next 2 machines!
Cricut Maker
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The Cricut can be controlled with software on a computer or with a mobile app.
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The Cricut Design Space software is free to download. This software was designed from A to Z for the user, so it's easy to use. That said, simpler software also means less complete software, and indeed the Cricut software has more limited options than its competitors.
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Even though the Cricut is the oldest machine in this top 3, it has the best finishes and a very understated design.
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The Cricut Maker has 13 blades for different cuts, which is huge!
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Large library of designs available.
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Very active Cricut community: the brand is committed to its customers, so there are tons of ads and tips for the brand on social media.
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Moderate noise while cutting
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Cuts up to 2.4 mm deep
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Max cutting length: 60 cm
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Max cutting width: 30 cm
Price ≃ 420 euros
The main advantage of the Cricut Maker is that it's easy to use while still being a complete machine.
This rundown isn't over yet! All that's left is to introduce the Silhouette Cameo 4 so we can answer the question: which is the best machine between Scan N Cut, Silhouette or Cricut? That's what we're going to find out right now with the introduction of the Cameo 4!
Silhouette Cameo
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The Silhouette Cameo has software as well as the Silhouette Go app, which lets you operate the machine without a computer.
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The Silhouette software is hard to use, so set aside 1 to 2 weeks to understand it and take in the information before working on real projects.
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The possibilities you can achieve with the Silhouette Studio software are huge, which makes it perfect for advanced use.
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Despite the loud noise it makes while cutting, the Silhouette Cameo is able to cut designs faster than its competitors.
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There are many blade settings, so you'll need to fine-tune things before cutting your designs perfectly.
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Cutting depth: up to 3 mm.
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Able to cut up to 3 m long and 30 cm wide.
Price ≃ 400 euros
The Best Machine? 🤔
In conclusion, none of these machines is better than the others; they each have different uses. If you want a machine that's easy to use, we recommend looking at the Cricut; if, on the other hand, you want total freedom, go for a Silhouette Cameo; and finally, if you don't like software or if the Scan feature is your passion, buy a ScanNCut!
To wrap up, all of these machines have their own pros and cons, and it's up to you to choose the one that makes your heart beat faster! 💓
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