| Feature | Cricut Joy | Explore Air 2 | Maker | Explore Air | Explore One |
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| Perfect for | Quick, everyday, fun projects | A wide range of DIY hobbies | Pro-level DIY performance & versatility | A wide range of DIY hobbies | A wide range of DIY hobbies |
| Easy enough for anyone to master | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Max material width | 5.5 in | 12 in | 12 in | 12 in | 12 in |
| Material compatibility | 50+ materials | 100+ materials | 300+ materials | 100+ materials | 100+ materials |
| Tools / Capabilities | 2 (for cutting & writing) |
4 (for cutting, writing, scoring) |
12+ (for cutting, writing, scoring & other pro-level effects) |
4 (for cutting, writing, scoring) |
4 (for cutting, writing, scoring) |
| Double tool holder | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Commercial-grade cutting technology | — | — | ✔ | — | — |
| Up to 2X faster cutting and writing | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| 10X more power to cut hundreds of materials | — | — | ✔ | — | — |
| Works with Smart Materials for long, continuous cuts without a cutting mat | ✔ | — | — | — | — |
| Works with Card Mat for quick custom cards | ✔ | — | — | — | — |
| Free design app for iOS, Android™ Windows®, and Mac® | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Print Then Cut capability | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® | Bluetooth®, USB | Bluetooth®, USB | Bluetooth®, USB | Bluetooth®, USB |
Separate Purchases
- Cricut Explore Bluetooth Adapter (for original Cricut Explore and Cricut Explore One)
- Cricut Explore One Accessory Adapter
- Accessory Adapter Replacement (included with Cricut Explore, Cricut Explore Air, Cricut Explore Air 2 and Cricut Maker. Can be purchased separately as a replacement)
- Scoring Stylus (for all Cricut Explore machines and Cricut Maker)
- Knife Blade + Drive Housing (for Cricut Maker)
- QuickSwap Tools (for Cricut Maker)
- Cartridge Adapter (for Cricut Maker)
- Other Accessories