The blades have the same sharp precision as they do in the older machine, but this time they’ve got a hell of a lot more force behind them: a whopping 4,000 grams of force vs the Explore Air’s somewhat paltry 400 grams. The premium German carbide blades cut through most materials like butter and make it the perfect choice for small, intricate designs.īut, once again, the Maker takes the crown as the best cutter around. The Cricut Explore Air 2 has always been one of the best desktop cutters considering its entry level price. Winner: Cricut Maker Battle: Cutting Specsīut which machine actually cuts the best? After all, that’s what you’re buying it for! The Maker, in contrast, is an all-in-one machine a one-stop shop. We’ve always had to use a separate fabric cutter to get the best cuts. The fine point blade often catches on the fabric, and the material has always required backing material. While you can cut fabric with the Explore Air 2 in theory, it’s never been what the machine is best at. It can cut through practically any fabric and doesn’t require any backing material. The Rotary Blade itself, which comes included with all purchases of the Maker, is enough to elevate the machine high above the Explore Air 2. This promises to work with a variety of different tools - from all the blades already released by Cricut, the brand new Rotary and Knife blades, and any new ones in the future as well. Not only can it cut over 100 different materials, but it allows you access to a huge library of sewing patterns and has the Adaptive Tool System. The clue is in the name: the Maker is a machine for makers. > 49 things you can make with the Cricut Maker
It can do everything that the Explore Air 2 can do - which is already quite a bit - and much more. That’s an easy answer: the Cricut Maker wins by a landslide.