Comparison Chart
| Feature | Cricut EasyPress 3 | 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 | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Connects via Bluetooth to Cricut Heat app | ✔ | ||||
| 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 |
✔ 9”x9” - 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg) |
✔ 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 | Manual | Adjustable |
| Warranty* | 1 year | 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, Cricut EasyPress 2, or Cricut EasyPress 3?
You can easily determine which Cricut EasyPress you have by checking a few features.
Button Iconography
Cricut EasyPress 3 button iconography has been refreshed and features new temperature and “go” button icons.
Cricut EasyPress 2 Cricut EasyPress 3
USB Port
Cricut EasyPress 2 has a micro-USB port on the back, near the power cord. This port is used to update firmware. Cricut EasyPress 3 also has a micro-USB port on the back, which is used to load firmware to the machine during manufacture (any subsequent firmware updates are accomplished through the Cricut Heat app). Earlier Cricut EasyPress models do not have this port.
Maximum temperature
Cricut EasyPress 2 and Cricut EasyPress 3 feature 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 3 comes in the following colors:
- Mist
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