Machine Reviews

In-depth, hands-on reviews of every major vinyl cutting machine on the market. We buy every machine, test it for weeks, and tell you exactly what we think.

Cricut Explore 5

Cricut Explore 5 Review

The Cricut Explore 5 packs the same 12-inch cutting performance into a 30% smaller body at a great price - the most affordable full-size Explore launch ever. After a few weeks with it, here's what we love, what's changed, and who should buy it.

Marnie HofstadtMarch 18, 2026

Silhouette Cameo 5

Silhouette Cameo 5 Review

Marnie Hofstadt·October 25, 2025

Silhouette Portrait 4

Silhouette Portrait 4 Review

Marnie Hofstadt·August 17, 2025

Cricut Maker 4

Cricut Maker 4 Review

Marnie Hofstadt·April 4, 2025

Siser Juliet machine

Siser Juliet Review

Marnie Hofstadt·March 17, 2025

Cricut Joy Xtra

Cricut Joy Xtra Review

Marnie Hofstadt·January 17, 2025

Silhouette Cameo 4

Silhouette Cameo 4 Review

Steph Osborn·September 9, 2022

Cricut Maker 3

Cricut Maker 3 Review

Steph Osborn·July 27, 2022

Cricut Explore 3

Cricut Explore 3 Review

Steph Osborn·June 11, 2021

Cricut Joy original

Cricut Joy Review

Steph Osborn·March 22, 2021

Silhouette Portrait 3

Silhouette Portrait 3 Review

Steph Osborn·March 22, 2021

Cricut Expression 2 Review

Cricut Expression 2 Review

Steph Osborn·March 18, 2021

KNK Zing Orbit

KNK Zing Orbit Review

Marnie Hofstadt·August 2, 2019

Brother ScanCut2 CM350

Brother ScanNCut2 Review

Marnie Hofstadt·July 25, 2016