Comparison Chart
| Feature | Cricut EasyPress 2 | Cricut EasyPress | Household Iron | Low-cost Heat Press |
| Works with base material of any thickness | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Fast heat-up time | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Super-fast heat-up time (up to 25% faster) | ✔ | |||
| Easy to store | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dedicated outlet not required | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Safe-touch exterior | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Auto shutoff | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Safety Base | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Streamlined Safety Base (keeps work surface up to 60°F cooler) | ✔ | |||
| Register product to receive helpful education and latest-and-greatest updates | ✔ | |||
| Remembers time and temperature settings from last use | ✔ | |||
| USB port for firmware updates | ✔ | |||
| Practice project in box | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Even heating | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Uniform, edge-to-edge heating | ✔ | |||
| No steam or steam vents in heat plate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Countdown timer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Precise temperature control up to 360°F (180°C) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Precise temperature control up to 400°F (205°C) | ✔ | |||
| Best speed for 1-5 projects at a time | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Best speed for 5-10 projects at a time | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Best speed for 10+ projects at a time | ✔ | |||
| Large pressing area | Up to 12"x10" | Up to 9"x9" | Up to 15"x15" | |
| Portable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Lightweight |
✔ 6”x7” - 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) 9”x9” - 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg) 12”x10” - 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg) |
✔ 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) |
✔ Under 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) |
Over 45 lbs. (20 kg) |
| Sized to suit various projects | ✔ | |||
| Pressure control | Manual | Manual | Manual | Adjustable |
| Warranty* | 1 year | 1 year | Varies | 6 months |
| Excellent customer support | ✔ | ✔ | Varies | Varies |
| Price | $139.99 - 249.99 | $129.99 | $19.99 - 99.99 | $99.99 - 175.99 |
*this may vary by seller
How can I tell if I have Cricut EasyPress or Cricut EasyPress 2?
You can easily determine which Cricut EasyPress you have by checking a few features.
USB Port
Cricut EasyPress 2 has a micro USB port on the back, near the power cord. This port is used to update firmware. Earlier Cricut EasyPress models do not have this port.
Maximum temperature
Cricut EasyPress 2 features precise temperature control up to 400°F (205°C). Original Cricut EasyPress features precise temperature control up to 360°F (180°C).
Color
Cricut EasyPress 2 comes in the following colors:
- Raspberry
- Mint
- Rose
- Vanilla pearl (Martha Stewart edition)
Cricut EasyPress comes in the following colors:
- Sky
- Wisteria