Even heat across the platen matters more than the top temperature · review
Cricut’s popular 9 × 9 inch handheld press, with a 1,150 W ceramic-coated plate, rated for HTV, Infusible Ink and sublimation up to 400 °F.
More than 15,000 ratings at 4.8 make this the most trusted press on the shelf.
Nine inches suits children’s clothes, totes and pockets. Adult shirt fronts usually need more.
At $149.87 it cost more than the larger SE when we read both listings.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
| Plate | 9 × 9 in, ceramic coated |
|---|---|
| Power | 1,150 W, 110 V |
| Top temperature | 400 °F |
| Materials | HTV, Infusible Ink, sublimation |
| Guide | Cricut Heat Guide |
| Amazon ASIN | B07G4V5PGJ |
The plate is 9 × 9 in. A larger design needs two presses or the 12 × 10 in SE.
The table lists 1,150 W at 110 V.
8.7/ 10
A proven press, but the SE gives more area for less at our reading. Buy this only for small work.
workshop machines from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Cricut EasyPress 2 9 × 9 in | $150 | 1,150 W, 110 V |
| AKEYDIY 5-in-1 15 × 12 in | $150 | 900 W in the table, 110 V |
| HORGELU 5-in-1 12 × 15 in | $160 | 1,250 W, 110 V |
| Delclynee 15 × 15 in High Pressure | $165 | 1,250 W in the bullets, 1,400 W in the table |
A crafter pressing baby clothes, bags and small designs.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for maker machines and tools and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
5-in-1 swing-away press · 15 × 12 in · hat, mug and plate attachments · 900 W in the table · 110 V
A swing-away press with a 15 × 12 inch platen and attachments for hats, mugs and plates. The table lists 900 W, which is modest for that size.
Best for: A hobbyist who wants to try mugs, hats and shirts without several machines.
≈ $150
Handheld heat press · 12 × 10 in · ceramic-coated plate · up to 400 °F · Cricut Heat Guide
A handheld 12 × 10 inch press with a ceramic-coated plate, heating to 400 °F, for HTV, Infusible Ink and sublimation, guided by the Cricut Heat Guide.
Best for: A home crafter pressing shirts with a Cricut machine.
≈ $119
Clamshell press · 15 × 15 in · 1,800 W · 110 V · 0–699 °F on the listing, 500 °F in the table · 0–999 s · Teflon coating
A long-selling 15 × 15 inch clamshell with digital time and heat, adjustable pressure and a Teflon-coated platen, whose temperature figures disagree.
Best for: A beginner seller who wants a proven manual press.
≈ $175
