Cricut Maker 3 Smart Cutting Machine + Digital Content
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Our take on the Cricut Maker 3 Smart Cutting Machine + Digital Content
The Cricut Maker 3 is Cricut's top-tier desktop cutting machine, aimed at crafters who cut fabric, leather, balsa and thick card as well as vinyl and paper. It cuts up to twice as fast as the original Maker and works with longer Smart Materials without a mat. It is the most capable machine in the Cricut line, but it costs more than the Explore family and needs a computer or phone plus Design Space to do anything. Owners praise its cutting force and mat-free Smart Materials; the common complaints are the software subscription, the learning curve and the noise.
- Cuts fabric, leather, balsa and thick card that the Explore line cannot handle
- Up to 2x faster cutting than the original Maker
- Smart Materials cut without a mat, so long vinyl runs are simpler
- Works with the full Cricut blade and tool range, including the rotary blade
- Sturdy build with a wide material feed
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What reviewers say
Owners rate the Maker 3 highly for its cutting force and speed, and fabric cutters in particular say it replaces several other tools. Complaints center on the software, the subscription push and the noise rather than the hardware.
- Cutting powerPraisedOwners say it handles fabric, leather and thick card that lighter machines cannot cut.
- SpeedPraisedReviewers report noticeably faster cuts than the original Maker on long jobs.
- SoftwareCriticisedDesign Space is called clunky and is seen as pushing the Cricut Access subscription.
Questions and answers
- Is the Maker 3 worth it over the Explore 3?
- If you cut fabric, leather, balsa or thick card, yes. The Maker 3 has far more cutting force and the rotary blade. For vinyl and paper only, the Explore 3 does the same job for less.
- Do I need a mat to cut with it?
- Not with Cricut Smart Materials, which feed straight through. Most other materials still need a mat and the right blade.
- What is included in the box?
- The machine, a fine-point blade and housing, a rotary blade, a light grip mat, a pen and a USB cable. Digital content is included as a code for Design Space.
- Does it work without a subscription?
- Yes. Design Space is free to use, but Cricut Access adds fonts, images and project perks, and many ready-made projects assume it.
- What can it cut that the Joy cannot?
- The Maker 3 cuts fabric, leather, balsa and thick card, and handles much wider and longer materials. The Joy is a small, portable machine for vinyl and paper.
- Does it need Wi-Fi?
- It connects over Bluetooth or USB. Design Space needs an internet connection for setup and for most image and font access.
