I really love the side-by-side comparison. And the awkward silence waiting for the Cricut to finish 😅. For a while I was contemplating of getting a Cricut, but couldn't justify the amount of wastage it creates with the vinyl. Recently I was fortunate to be gifted a Cameo 4 and was surprised how much faster it was during your testing. It is noisy, but somehow it just gives it a personality 😂. Thank you for comparing both fairly!
You're fantastic! Not only did you provide every answer I was specifically looking for AND some I wasn't but should've been, but you were sooo into it and so genuinely invested in the races that you, in turn, got me way too stoked to ever be able to explain away lol!
Thanks for the review! I have the very first Cameo and was looking to upgrade. My machine is still working just fine, I'm just wanting some new features. After watching, listening and reading tons of reviews and comparisons between Silhouette and Cricut, I'm going to upgrade to the Cameo 4. It just makes sense to stick with what I know (software wise)
I have an original Cricut Maker and just got the Silhouette Cameo 4. Im trying to justify my new purchase lol, but it does seem like bother excel in different areas. So it might actually be beneficial to have both machines. Software is like night and day. Cricut is like one of those “For Dummies” books. It’s so simple. Now that Silhouette software….omg. You actually have to know how to use a computer quite well. So many features and saving/upload options. So a bit overwhelming, but I’ll master it eventually. So that’s the only thing that makes my Cameo a bit of a nightmare to use. Most of my mistakes are from me making software errors. That’s for the great comparison video. Side note I think the Oracal vinyl is the actual problem. They have never cut well for me.
the silhouettes and the cricut is like mac or PC if you want child like help, simple functionality then the cricut is for you if you want a more evolved experience, more complicated designs, a better interface with more tools then the silhouette is for you. I bought my wife a silhouette and ever since then, her old cricut 2 has under the bed collecting dust. When I asked her why did she prefer the silhouette she said to me (while the learning curve is higher) the design studio for the silhouette is vastly superior in all aspects. she also stated that the cricut is more forgiving and the silhouette doe require you to be more precise and intentional but that precision is often rewarded by something that look extremely professional even up close.
i think i made the right purchase with the cameo 4, thank you for this, the cricut is really quiet which is good, but i can live with noise as long as it gets the job done
Both cut very well, I have the cricut maker and silhouette 3 & 4, it’s the software for the pc that sold me on the silhouette. Not a fan of the mobile go app.
Fantastic video! Thank you so much, I am going to go with the Maker 3, I simply can’t stand how the cameo sounds like it’s an old school 90s fax machine.
This is an awesome review! Thanks for taking the time to make it for us. 😊 I have the Cricut air and the joy. I wanted the maker but the silhouette been calling my attention lol.
This was such a great comparison. I’m still in the fence but leaning towards the Cameo 4, even though it’s noisy. I’d love to see a side by side of how they handle fabric, since that’s the main draw for me vs the lower tier machines
In all the videos I've watched, people liked the silhouette more. The only thing that makes me want to get the cricut is the fact that you are guided when you are working on a project. Like their software holds your hand.. lol I hope I am explaining that well.. I have a massive headache so please understand.
This is such a helpful review! My sister asked if we could get her a cutting machine for her birthday and I wasn’t aware of any besides Cricut, which I was planning on purchasing for her. This however made me reconsider. Thank you so much! Also side note, you have such a lovely smile 😊
Great video! I’m a newer crafter and have the Cricuit Explore Air 2 and Silhouette Portrait and though I had some frustration starting up with the Portrait, I have come to love it because I like the choice of materials and I find their software easier (for me) to use. I’ve had a number of materials get stuck to Cricut mats and for whatever reason, each time I try to load their software, it keeps coming up blank. I’ve been debating switching the Cricuit to a Cameo 4 and I may finally do it!
I was looking for this comparison as I got a Gift Card to Michael's. I have the Silhouette Cameo 4 and had issues with the hidden Wifi dongle on it that kept giving me, machine not available. I was ready to throw it out and buy a Cricut. I didn't at the time as the Cameo 4 finally connected and it cut my project on time. When I was given the Gift Card for Christmas it was my first thought, I wonder if the Cricut Maker 3 is better than the Silhouette. Happy I saw your comparison. I will take my voicetress Cameo over the quiet Cricut's lack of speed and inability to cut and foil properly. The sticker was way off. I will spend my money on another big item I may need. Thanks again..
Thank you for your comment :) In the end, the Silhouette Cameo line is better. I've added a few a new cutter to my collection (Portrait 3) along with a sublimation oven. I'm really into DTF and sublimation at the moment.
Can you please let me know what were the settings in Silhouette for foiling. You used a bold tip and I always have problems to do it nicely with that bold tip. Your Cameo did it perfectly.
Tania, the Silhouette sounded pretty loud on the video, whereas the Cricut was hard to hear. Can you elaborate on the issue with the sticker? I've watched a couple other Cricut videos, and thought that the heart needed to be registered to the top left, although it was printed on top right. What's more is that the overall shape of the cutout was different than what was printed. A review of your overall impression would have been nice in the video.
It may just be a calibration issue. You can calibrate the cricut through the app. It makes you print a sheet on the printer then put it in the cricut to cut and you answer question about the cutting on the app and fix those issues
I understand the Cricut Maker 3 is finicky. It likes Cricut materials. You will have to find the perfect settings for non-Cricut materials. I just started an e course and the creator prefers Silhouette software (then uploads to Cricut). I believe it the software has more freedom than Cricut, but love how quiet the Cricut was in your video. And your expressions were priceless. I WAS expecting that Maker 3 to be A LOT faster since that is the one reason I have been considering buying it. I am going to have to say no. Great comparison! I would recommend Cricut to beginners.
I have the original maker, I definitely will not be upgrading. I have the cameo 4 and the portrait 3 and love both over the maker. If the joy cam out similar to the portrait 3 at about the same size maybe I'd have gotten that instead but it I wanted a portable cutting machine with print and cut capabilities
Mrs. Tania Great video! I have been undecided about these two machines , I was the first cameo and works super , just I need a good memory in the computer to roan well the program, thanks a lot about you video !
When I got my cricut maker 3, I was really disappointed as it wasn't cutting. It was just like your video shows. Then I got a brand new set of blades ( the cheap ones that come in packs of 2) and the cuts are now the best! I have made 200 keyrings as favours for a birthday party and all of them cut amazingly without issues at all. The vinyl came out perfectly and there wasn't much weeding! Only had to take the little pieces from the numbers in the keyring. Also did print and cut and it did perfectly all the small letters and everything.
@@Shenanigan1720 I would most likely recommend the Cricut. It is a good tool to learn basic design principles. At the same time, I would purchase the business edition of the Silhouette software - that will help grow your design skills.
I find the Cricut is great for vinyl and their app as easy to use. It is also quieter. The silhouette is amazing at print and cut and does vinyl well but the software can be a challenge to learn it is like photoshop where as Cricut design space is like a paint app
Well I think I like the Silhouette machine better. I own a Cricut maker and I have a problem learning how to use. I just think I don't understand it. I also don't like the limitation Cricut has on the free side of the system. Thank you for the video.
A great example of why I want the Silhouette. Unfortunately, I cannot find the 15" Plus without horrible reviews on Amazon, and everywhere else seems sold out as I type this 2021July. Hand cutting will be the route I take until I can find one. Yeesh!
With the Love vinyl, I’m assuming you are from Idaho. I live in the treasure valley. Anyways such an informative video. I own two cricuts but won a Cameo 4, so I wanted to see a comparison of both.
Thank you so much for posting this comparison! I’ve been considering one of these machines and wanted a side by side cut comparison. You delivered so much!! Thank you for trying to keep things “even” on all projects. My question is about the project design part. Do you have a video showing the design studio /designing process? I’ve heard cameo is a big harder to navigate and cricut has more “friendly” or intuitive design. What do you think? Is there a big learning curve for either of these machines or will be more frustrating to figure out the basics? Thank you for your help!
You can download the Silhouette program for free and test it out. I think you can do the same with Cricut Design Space, but I'm not sure. This will help you to test out the programs before buying the machines. You just wouldn't be able to actually print out your projects. I hope this helps. 🙂 FYI - I found your statement to be true for myself and my brain was not able to handle the Silhouette program at the time I was making my purchase (actually it probably still can't 😆).
Which would you say is better to you personally? I just ordered the silhouette cameo 4 PLUS. but now I want to order the cricut maker since I can’t decide I just want both lol but idk if that’s just wasting money I don’t have
I missed the part where the accuracy of both machines was measured. I have a Cricut Explore Air 2 and seriously considering getting a Cameo because the Cricut still won't cut right after repeated calibrations. Which of the machines did better at cutting, in your opinion?
TBH - the Siser Juliet has accurate cutting that outshines the Cameo. However, it has its limitations. I'd go for the Cameo 4 for accurate cutting over Cricut
Great review. Cricut surprised me that its slower than the silhouette. The print and cut speed was disappointing as well as the smaller print and cut size, I believe its 6x9.
Honestly, I had the thought that the two machines would be close in speed. My biggest disappointment was with the inaccuracy of the sticker cut on the Cricut. I checked on Cricut's help page and found the following: "The maximum image size for Print Then Cut is 9.25" x 6.75" and the default material is 8.5" x 11". " Thank you for taking the time to comment :)
well it is simple to understand when you didn't use correct pressure on the Orcal 651 on the C4. It happens on M3 if not the right pressure setting. Try with much more firm pressure.
I LOVED this video! I’ve been trying to decide Which of the 2 machines to get and this was so helpful! I do have one question…is there any place to take lessons to learn all the things you can do with the Silhouette?
Wow thank you for sharing! I just got a Circuit explorer 3 but I need it more to do shirts and theres better pricing for Cameo 4 3rd vinyl prices. The smart iron is very nice and machine is quiet pleasing but gets very expensive on vinly for almost $30-43 for ONLY 9 ft. What do you prefer or enjoy the most ??
I am glad to see a side by side comparison! I was considering MAYBE getting a silhouette, but that noise is pretty awful. I like the images on silhouette studio more than access. Then they would be easier and faster to cut, but I don’t know now 😳 I have had multiple Cricut’s and have loved them all!
Thanks for your comment! Yep, the noise from the Cameo 4 is distracting. Have you looked at Silhouette Portrait? It is a smaller version of the Cameo and probably less noisy.
I see your Canon Pixma Pro in the background! Which model is it? I have a Pro 10, but unfortunately when I got it, I didn’t know about the print something once a week thing…I made a few prints, and then didn’t use it for awhile. Now I need to replace the printhead if I want to use it. Bummer. What do you think of it? Also, thank you for the very useful examples of these two machines. I’ve just made a decision that I want to get one…but haven’t figured out what I want to get yet, so this was great!
I'm looking for answers if the silhouette does updating like Cricut CONSTANTLY does. I want to learn to use a machine and not have everything change later
I truly appreciate the tests! Thank you. 17:53 I will disagree. That foil has too many blank, non-transferred lines for me to call that a success. Even the other one had some little bits missing.
In terms of customer service, may i know if silhouette cameo has a great service? coz i had an issue with my cricut before and their customer service doesnt have any support when it comes to technical issues and changing parts which sucks. Now my cricut is just hanging out there, i wanted to try cameo.. i think its better.. pls pls need some advice
I have had silhouette cameo‘s for the last five or six years. I have upgraded and have a cameo three. I never have a problem weeding oracle 651 or 631. When mine comes out like yours did it’s usually user error lol not paying attention and the sticky side catches the good image as you’re weeding. I would love a cameo four but at this point I’m not using my cameo three as often as I used to.
So, you can buy blades and tips, for the Silhouette, similar to the blades that Cricut makes....well, then, I am definitely going for the Silhouette. The noise doesn't bother me, but I think the Silhouette is a better machine, overall.
Great video! When print and cut was done you never said which was more accurate. The video went straight to the foil portion. I will be using ptc most of the time, so this is important to me. Pls let me know what the results were. Thank you so much!
@@pamgoodwin4098 It looked to me like the cameo was much more acccurate in print and cut. The Cricut cut was way off. Not clear if that was user error though.
My cricut print and cut has a very hard time and can not even red the registration marks and fail the calibration test. And I want a cameo for that purpose.
Interesting. My Cricut never failed to read registration marks, it simply has limitations on what size it can print and most crucially for me, does not kiss cut. The Cameo is a better tool for die cuts and kiss cuts on the same project, yet it has many issues. You may want to consider the Portrait 3.
The Cameo 4, from time to time, will have a software hiccup and misalign the cut. That is what happened in the first run. In addition, I had no experience with the print and cut feature of Cricut's Maker 3, with my first run the software cut a square around the sticker image. I considered that a newbie error and decided to re-run the print and cut test for both machines.
With the Silhouette Cameo 4 you can cut without a matt on any vinyl material that has a backing. The Maker 3 it is best to use the Smart material for matless cutting.
The Maker 3 die-cuts perfectly after I calibrated the machine. Still, I'm having problems with getting a kiss cut. I've been working on different material settings and cut settings with varying effect.
I regret buying my cricket. limited cutting space, making stickers (horrible) if no internet connection nothing can be uploaded and too many hacks you have to get around certain things. Your print and cut are the exact same thing I get. I calibrate, flatten the image. cricket is costing me $$$$$
Thank you for this video! I am researching to make my first purchase. From reading through the comments, was the print & cut issue with Cricut a calibration issue? On the metallic embossing test, was the quality of the end result the same? It looked like some areas may have been missed, but it could have been a reflection. Now that you’ve had the Cricut for a bit are you using it a lot? Thanks again!
You make it seem like its a race but you do not show that on the silhouette (maybe cricut too) there is a speed setting that can be adjusted for every cut as well as a pressure and depth settings! Without knowing the settings this is not really a comparison! I assume you used the default values. Sometimes even a small change in settings can make a huge difference in the final result as can the density of the materials! Thanks for your effort in trying and taking the time to make your video! My fav part is when it made you jump! How cute! :) I'll have to go check out your channel to see what you have done.
Thank you for watching the video. One of the advantages of the Silhouette is the ability to dial in your cut settings. I do mention that I kept the cut settings that the software provided to avoid exactly what you describe. The only change in setting was the type of material.
it might be loud but it is a great machine. i got all the cricut features with cameo way before the release and it is more powerful when it comes to cutting powe. dont get me wrong i will get my Maker 3 around December hoping for better colors. I love having both machines.
@@kattiaesixx I’ve only used Cricut machines my self but I do have to say I am a bit jelly about the print then cut size. Cricut currently does only 6.75 x 9.25. I have heard Silhouette has a larger max size.
@@Damien4Destruction yes for what I understand is 12x12. I might be wrong. You can use the Silhouette Studio free version. It is a learning curve but since I learned I love it and I barely touch my maker.
Yes, the Cameo is a loud cutting machine. The silhouette has a larger print and cut area than Cricut. HOWEVER, the print and cut feature on the Cameo is very, very finicky.
@@TaniaGail I personally rarely have issues on any of my Cricut machines with PTC, so that definitely is a worry when thinking about investing in a Cameo.
mmm the silhouette super noisy I have maker 3 and brother scan n cut out of these I prefer Cricut . I would send your Cricut back I've never had the problems you just encountered mine is definitely faster than your demo I also don't understand how your heart was cut in a different shape to the sticker ? I'm not going to judge the silhouette as i do not have any experience of it ,more concerned your maker is dodgy
I really love the side-by-side comparison. And the awkward silence waiting for the Cricut to finish 😅.
For a while I was contemplating of getting a Cricut, but couldn't justify the amount of wastage it creates with the vinyl. Recently I was fortunate to be gifted a Cameo 4 and was surprised how much faster it was during your testing. It is noisy, but somehow it just gives it a personality 😂. Thank you for comparing both fairly!
You're fantastic! Not only did you provide every answer I was specifically looking for AND some I wasn't but should've been, but you were sooo into it and so genuinely invested in the races that you, in turn, got me way too stoked to ever be able to explain away lol!
Thanks for the review! I have the very first Cameo and was looking to upgrade. My machine is still working just fine, I'm just wanting some new features. After watching, listening and reading tons of reviews and comparisons between Silhouette and Cricut, I'm going to upgrade to the Cameo 4. It just makes sense to stick with what I know (software wise)
I also have the very first Cameo and loving it. I think I will go with the 4 too...
I have an original Cricut Maker and just got the Silhouette Cameo 4. Im trying to justify my new purchase lol, but it does seem like bother excel in different areas. So it might actually be beneficial to have both machines.
Software is like night and day. Cricut is like one of those “For Dummies” books. It’s so simple. Now that Silhouette software….omg. You actually have to know how to use a computer quite well. So many features and saving/upload options. So a bit overwhelming, but I’ll master it eventually. So that’s the only thing that makes my Cameo a bit of a nightmare to use. Most of my mistakes are from me making software errors.
That’s for the great comparison video.
Side note I think the Oracal vinyl is the actual problem. They have never cut well for me.
Good comparison! Love that moment at 5:02 when you go to check on the Cricut machine - your reaction is priceless!
I really like these side-by-side comparisons. Awesome!
the silhouettes and the cricut is like mac or PC
if you want child like help, simple functionality then the cricut is for you
if you want a more evolved experience, more complicated designs, a better interface with more tools then the silhouette is for you.
I bought my wife a silhouette and ever since then, her old cricut 2 has under the bed collecting dust. When I asked her why did she prefer the silhouette she said to me
(while the learning curve is higher) the design studio for the silhouette is vastly superior in all aspects. she also stated that the cricut is more forgiving and the silhouette doe require you to be more precise and intentional but that precision is often rewarded by something that look extremely professional even up close.
Great video! I have been undecided for days about these two machines and I could not get a video where they worked at the same time. Thank you! ✌🏽
You are welcome :)
Which one yo end yo getting?
@@fatmaabdulqawi891definitely the silhouette for me
Noisier but faster and if you are going to do stickers it is the best choice no doubt
I have the Cameo 4 and I’ve tried the Cricut. While there are some things I like about the Cricut, overall I prefer the Cameo 4.
i think i made the right purchase with the cameo 4, thank you for this, the cricut is really quiet which is good, but i can live with noise as long as it gets the job done
Awww, thanks for watching! I'm delighted this video was useful.
This is a much better review than all the others I've seen. You deserve way more views!
Thank you for your kind comment :)
Both cut very well, I have the cricut maker and silhouette 3 & 4, it’s the software for the pc that sold me on the silhouette. Not a fan of the mobile go app.
Fantastic video! Thank you so much, I am going to go with the Maker 3, I simply can’t stand how the cameo sounds like it’s an old school 90s fax machine.
Love your description of the noisy Cameo :)
In the end, that is what sold me on getting a Cricut. Otherwise I might have worked harder to figure out Silhouette Design Studio.
This is an AMAZING review. It’s crazy how much faster the Silhouette is on the PTC
This is an awesome review! Thanks for taking the time to make it for us. 😊 I have the Cricut air and the joy. I wanted the maker but the silhouette been calling my attention lol.
Gad you like the video :)
This was such a great comparison. I’m still in the fence but leaning towards the Cameo 4, even though it’s noisy. I’d love to see a side by side of how they handle fabric, since that’s the main draw for me vs the lower tier machines
Fabrics..I've cut a few felt trees with both cutters. Next time, I'll create a video on it. Thanks for the inspiration :)
The cricut maker 3 is sooo much quieter! Thanks for the comparison.
Yes, it is.
Your expressions are so cute!! Great fun to watch your video. Thanks for taking the time to do these!
Thanks for watching! I definitely do not have a 'poker face' - hahaha!
In all the videos I've watched, people liked the silhouette more. The only thing that makes me want to get the cricut is the fact that you are guided when you are working on a project. Like their software holds your hand.. lol I hope I am explaining that well.. I have a massive headache so please understand.
This was an excellent review/comparison of both machines. Thanks Tania ❤
This is such a helpful review! My sister asked if we could get her a cutting machine for her birthday and I wasn’t aware of any besides Cricut, which I was planning on purchasing for her. This however made me reconsider.
Thank you so much!
Also side note, you have such a lovely smile 😊
Good Review! I do not have problems with Silhouette Print&Cut. It works perfect every time and I use standard mat.
Thank you! I am delighted to read your Cameo is working great - they are the best machines for print&cut. :)
@@TaniaGail I have both Cricut and Cameo machines and I totally prefer my Silhouette machines. Of course, each one has its pros and cons...
@@PlanetaSilhouette My daughter is buying me a machine in two days and I am serious having such a hard time choosing between the two machines. 😩
Great video! I’m a newer crafter and have the Cricuit Explore Air 2 and Silhouette Portrait and though I had some frustration starting up with the Portrait, I have come to love it because I like the choice of materials and I find their software easier (for me) to use. I’ve had a number of materials get stuck to Cricut mats and for whatever reason, each time I try to load their software, it keeps coming up blank. I’ve been debating switching the Cricuit to a Cameo 4 and I may finally do it!
Glad it was helpful!
I was looking for this comparison as I got a Gift Card to Michael's. I have the Silhouette Cameo 4 and had issues with the hidden Wifi dongle on it that kept giving me, machine not available. I was ready to throw it out and buy a Cricut. I didn't at the time as the Cameo 4 finally connected and it cut my project on time. When I was given the Gift Card for Christmas it was my first thought, I wonder if the Cricut Maker 3 is better than the Silhouette. Happy I saw your comparison. I will take my voicetress Cameo over the quiet Cricut's lack of speed and inability to cut and foil properly. The sticker was way off. I will spend my money on another big item I may need. Thanks again..
Thank you for your comment :) In the end, the Silhouette Cameo line is better. I've added a few a new cutter to my collection (Portrait 3) along with a sublimation oven. I'm really into DTF and sublimation at the moment.
Thank you for sharing the sound both machines make. I was really curious what the cameo makes. 😆
I never even THOUGHT about that lol. But wow that is loud. Might be an issue for my small apt. I craft at night when my kids are sleeping lol.
Can you please let me know what were the settings in Silhouette for foiling. You used a bold tip and I always have problems to do it nicely with that bold tip. Your Cameo did it perfectly.
Tania, the Silhouette sounded pretty loud on the video, whereas the Cricut was hard to hear. Can you elaborate on the issue with the sticker? I've watched a couple other Cricut videos, and thought that the heart needed to be registered to the top left, although it was printed on top right. What's more is that the overall shape of the cutout was different than what was printed. A review of your overall impression would have been nice in the video.
It may just be a calibration issue. You can calibrate the cricut through the app. It makes you print a sheet on the printer then put it in the cricut to cut and you answer question about the cutting on the app and fix those issues
I understand the Cricut Maker 3 is finicky. It likes Cricut materials. You will have to find the perfect settings for non-Cricut materials. I just started an e course and the creator prefers Silhouette software (then uploads to Cricut). I believe it the software has more freedom than Cricut, but love how quiet the Cricut was in your video. And your expressions were priceless. I WAS expecting that Maker 3 to be A LOT faster since that is the one reason I have been considering buying it. I am going to have to say no. Great comparison! I would recommend Cricut to beginners.
I have the original maker, I definitely will not be upgrading. I have the cameo 4 and the portrait 3 and love both over the maker. If the joy cam out similar to the portrait 3 at about the same size maybe I'd have gotten that instead but it I wanted a portable cutting machine with print and cut capabilities
Mrs. Tania Great video! I have been undecided about these two machines , I was the first cameo and works super , just I need a good memory in the computer to roan well the program, thanks a lot about you video !
I'm delighted you like the Cameo.
When I got my cricut maker 3, I was really disappointed as it wasn't cutting. It was just like your video shows. Then I got a brand new set of blades ( the cheap ones that come in packs of 2) and the cuts are now the best! I have made 200 keyrings as favours for a birthday party and all of them cut amazingly without issues at all. The vinyl came out perfectly and there wasn't much weeding! Only had to take the little pieces from the numbers in the keyring. Also did print and cut and it did perfectly all the small letters and everything.
I'm delighted it worked well for you!
Would you recommend the Circuit over the Silhouette? Im new at this, and I really don't know which machine to get.
@@Shenanigan1720 I would most likely recommend the Cricut. It is a good tool to learn basic design principles. At the same time, I would purchase the business edition of the Silhouette software - that will help grow your design skills.
@@TaniaGail thank you! I was leaning towards the Cricut bc I did hear the software is very easy to follow, and I’m all about that. 😂
I find the Cricut is great for vinyl and their app as easy to use. It is also quieter. The silhouette is amazing at print and cut and does vinyl well but the software can be a challenge to learn it is like photoshop where as Cricut design space is like a paint app
Can we use cricut without design space? Is this paid subscription for every month?
Oh that a great comparison!
Well I think I like the Silhouette machine better. I own a Cricut maker and I have a problem learning how to use. I just think I don't understand it. I also don't like the limitation Cricut has on the free side of the system. Thank you for the video.
A great example of why I want the Silhouette. Unfortunately, I cannot find the 15" Plus without horrible reviews on Amazon, and everywhere else seems sold out as I type this 2021July.
Hand cutting will be the route I take until I can find one. Yeesh!
what did you end up getting then? I cant find cameo 5 as well
@@howtoquests Nothing yet. Job and jobless impact disrupted the efforts.
With the Love vinyl, I’m assuming you are from Idaho. I live in the treasure valley. Anyways such an informative video. I own two cricuts but won a Cameo 4, so I wanted to see a comparison of both.
Boise. The Cricket Maker is a workhorse, but the Cameo 4 has a better designing software.
@@TaniaGail I’m in Nampa. That’s awesome. I can’t wait to start using my Cameo 4 🥰 thanks for the reply !
Thank you so much for posting this comparison! I’ve been considering one of these machines and wanted a side by side cut comparison. You delivered so much!! Thank you for trying to keep things “even” on all projects.
My question is about the project design part. Do you have a video showing the design studio /designing process? I’ve heard cameo is a big harder to navigate and cricut has more “friendly” or intuitive design. What do you think? Is there a big learning curve for either of these machines or will be more frustrating to figure out the basics? Thank you for your help!
You can download the Silhouette program for free and test it out. I think you can do the same with Cricut Design Space, but I'm not sure. This will help you to test out the programs before buying the machines. You just wouldn't be able to actually print out your projects. I hope this helps. 🙂 FYI - I found your statement to be true for myself and my brain was not able to handle the Silhouette program at the time I was making my purchase (actually it probably still can't 😆).
Which would you say is better to you personally? I just ordered the silhouette cameo 4 PLUS. but now I want to order the cricut maker since I can’t decide I just want both lol but idk if that’s just wasting money I don’t have
How do you like your cameo 4 plus? Seriously considering!
I missed the part where the accuracy of both machines was measured. I have a Cricut Explore Air 2 and seriously considering getting a Cameo because the Cricut still won't cut right after repeated calibrations. Which of the machines did better at cutting, in your opinion?
TBH - the Siser Juliet has accurate cutting that outshines the Cameo. However, it has its limitations.
I'd go for the Cameo 4 for accurate cutting over Cricut
Great review. Cricut surprised me that its slower than the silhouette. The print and cut speed was disappointing as well as the smaller print and cut size, I believe its 6x9.
Honestly, I had the thought that the two machines would be close in speed. My biggest disappointment was with the inaccuracy of the sticker cut on the Cricut. I checked on Cricut's help page and found the following: "The maximum image size for Print Then Cut is 9.25" x 6.75" and the default material is 8.5" x 11". " Thank you for taking the time to comment :)
well it is simple to understand when you didn't use correct pressure on the Orcal 651 on the C4. It happens on M3 if not the right pressure setting. Try with much more firm pressure.
Thank you so much for making the comparison video on both machines, your video helped me decide which machine I should purchase.
I LOVED this video! I’ve been trying to decide Which of the 2 machines to get and this was so helpful! I do have one question…is there any place to take lessons to learn all the things you can do with the Silhouette?
silhouette have their own TH-cam channel here, you can learn a lot from those
Wow thank you for sharing! I just got a Circuit explorer 3 but I need it more to do shirts and theres better pricing for Cameo 4 3rd vinyl prices. The smart iron is very nice and machine is quiet pleasing but gets very expensive on vinly for almost $30-43 for ONLY 9 ft. What do you prefer or enjoy the most ??
I am glad to see a side by side comparison! I was considering MAYBE getting a silhouette, but that noise is pretty awful. I like the images on silhouette studio more than access. Then they would be easier and faster to cut, but I don’t know now 😳 I have had multiple Cricut’s and have loved them all!
Thanks for your comment! Yep, the noise from the Cameo 4 is distracting. Have you looked at Silhouette Portrait? It is a smaller version of the Cameo and probably less noisy.
I prefer the noise than the slowness of the cricut...
@@TaniaGail I don't have either yet but the sound of the Cameo made me laugh. It sounded like it was eating itself.
Very informitive and enjoyable ro watch, right straight to the point. Will you be comparing other materials on these 2 machines in the near future?
Soon, there has been a change in machines..
I see your Canon Pixma Pro in the background! Which model is it? I have a Pro 10, but unfortunately when I got it, I didn’t know about the print something once a week thing…I made a few prints, and then didn’t use it for awhile. Now I need to replace the printhead if I want to use it. Bummer. What do you think of it?
Also, thank you for the very useful examples of these two machines. I’ve just made a decision that I want to get one…but haven’t figured out what I want to get yet, so this was great!
It is the Canon Pixma P-100. It is important to have the printer powered on and, even if you are not printing, at least run a nozzle check weekly.
Best video ever!!! For cutting fine vinyl letters to tape later which one do you recommend???
I'm looking for answers if the silhouette does updating like Cricut CONSTANTLY does. I want to learn to use a machine and not have everything change later
I have a Cameo 3, but think I will buy the Cricut maker because the noise of the Silhouette is terrible.
I truly appreciate the tests! Thank you.
17:53 I will disagree. That foil has too many blank, non-transferred lines for me to call that a success. Even the other one had some little bits missing.
The cricut seems much quieter, but the cameo seems faster with "regular" non-proprietary material.
In terms of customer service, may i know if silhouette cameo has a great service? coz i had an issue with my cricut before and their customer service doesnt have any support when it comes to technical issues and changing parts which sucks. Now my cricut is just hanging out there, i wanted to try cameo.. i think its better.. pls pls need some advice
I have had no luck with Silhouette support, emails went unanswered and there seems to be little support.
@@TaniaGail aww 😢 what machine will u recommend?
I have had silhouette cameo‘s for the last five or six years. I have upgraded and have a cameo three. I never have a problem weeding oracle 651 or 631. When mine comes out like yours did it’s usually user error lol not paying attention and the sticky side catches the good image as you’re weeding. I would love a cameo four but at this point I’m not using my cameo three as often as I used to.
So, you can buy blades and tips, for the Silhouette, similar to the blades that Cricut makes....well, then, I am definitely going for the Silhouette. The noise doesn't bother me, but I think the Silhouette is a better machine, overall.
Excellent video. Thanks for the comparison!
Lots of gaps in the cricut foil. Some cut issues on both ends might have been user error
Thanks, you really helped me. It will be the Silhouette for me. God bless you.
Oh, I am delighted to have been helpful in your decision :)
Great video!
Thanks!
Great comparison. Decisions made about what NOT to buy.
Glad I could help!
Great video! When print and cut was done you never said which was more accurate. The video went straight to the foil portion. I will be using ptc most of the time, so this is important to me. Pls let me know what the results were. Thank you so much!
Sorry. Didn’t watch the very end. Thanks.
@@pamgoodwin4098 It looked to me like the cameo was much more acccurate in print and cut. The Cricut cut was way off. Not clear if that was user error though.
My cricut print and cut has a very hard time and can not even red the registration marks and fail the calibration test. And I want a cameo for that purpose.
Interesting. My Cricut never failed to read registration marks, it simply has limitations on what size it can print and most crucially for me, does not kiss cut. The Cameo is a better tool for die cuts and kiss cuts on the same project, yet it has many issues. You may want to consider the Portrait 3.
Wow, still not sure on which one to get.
Now add Siser's Juliette cutting machine to the mix!
Is that another machine? Wow, I think I will wait on getting one.
@@monajohnson8304 Waiting for it to arrive in stores. I'm really losing patience with the Cameo.
For the cricut what type of material did you chose for the oracal vinyl
Silhouette win. I have both
thank you for the review. it really helpful for me to decide which one to buy
Thank you for this video! Awesome comparisons! I was wondering tho, what were your mistakes with the Print-and-cut attempts??
The Cameo 4, from time to time, will have a software hiccup and misalign the cut. That is what happened in the first run. In addition, I had no experience with the print and cut feature of Cricut's Maker 3, with my first run the software cut a square around the sticker image. I considered that a newbie error and decided to re-run the print and cut test for both machines.
Do you have to use smart vinyl in cameo 4 to use Matt less?
I know maker 3 you need to buy the special vinyl
With the Silhouette Cameo 4 you can cut without a matt on any vinyl material that has a backing. The Maker 3 it is best to use the Smart material for matless cutting.
I've never had issues with PTC on cricut.. so strange.
The Maker 3 die-cuts perfectly after I calibrated the machine. Still, I'm having problems with getting a kiss cut. I've been working on different material settings and cut settings with varying effect.
Excellent video! Thank you!
I regret buying my cricket. limited cutting space, making stickers (horrible) if no internet connection nothing can be uploaded and too many hacks you have to get around certain things. Your print and cut are the exact same thing I get. I calibrate, flatten the image. cricket is costing me $$$$$
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Thank you for this video. Really helpful 👍
Thank You!!
I’ve never had one issue with the Orical vinyl - you must have had a bad roll.
Honestly the only thing that turned me off from the cameo and made me choose the Cricut was the sound.
It is an issue :)
I guess it would be fair if both settings were well made 😜
Yep
Thank you for this video! I am researching to make my first purchase. From reading through the comments, was the print & cut issue with Cricut a calibration issue?
On the metallic embossing test, was the quality of the end result the same? It looked like some areas may have been missed, but it could have been a reflection.
Now that you’ve had the Cricut for a bit are you using it a lot? Thanks again!
Good review 10 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wow!!!! Thank you 😁
Who else getting a Cameo 4?! 🙋🏽♀️
It can be heaven or it can be hell with the Cameo 4.
You make it seem like its a race but you do not show that on the silhouette (maybe cricut too) there is a speed setting that can be adjusted for every cut as well as a pressure and depth settings! Without knowing the settings this is not really a comparison! I assume you used the default values. Sometimes even a small change in settings can make a huge difference in the final result as can the density of the materials! Thanks for your effort in trying and taking the time to make your video! My fav part is when it made you jump! How cute! :) I'll have to go check out your channel to see what you have done.
Thank you for watching the video. One of the advantages of the Silhouette is the ability to dial in your cut settings. I do mention that I kept the cut settings that the software provided to avoid exactly what you describe. The only change in setting was the type of material.
great video thank you!
You are most welcome :)
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Cricut is quieter by far. Being hooked up directly to your machine will be much quicker then wireless.
Qual melhor?
The Cameo was extremely loud!
it might be loud but it is a great machine. i got all the cricut features with cameo way before the release and it is more powerful when it comes to cutting powe. dont get me wrong i will get my Maker 3 around December hoping for better colors. I love having both machines.
@@kattiaesixx I’ve only used Cricut machines my self but I do have to say I am a bit jelly about the print then cut size. Cricut currently does only 6.75 x 9.25. I have heard Silhouette has a larger max size.
@@Damien4Destruction yes for what I understand is 12x12. I might be wrong. You can use the Silhouette Studio free version. It is a learning curve but since I learned I love it and I barely touch my maker.
Yes, the Cameo is a loud cutting machine. The silhouette has a larger print and cut area than Cricut. HOWEVER, the print and cut feature on the Cameo is very, very finicky.
@@TaniaGail I personally rarely have issues on any of my Cricut machines with PTC, so that definitely is a worry when thinking about investing in a Cameo.
Why is cameo so noisy? It sounds like its ready to explode!!!
Also, does silhouette have authority to just SHUT DOWN your machine if they want to I really don't like that cricut can do this
No, you own the Silhouette design software. There is not “gated community “ within the Silhouette ecosystem.
The cameo is so loud 👀
Yes, it is. No stealth crafting with a Cameo.
mmm the silhouette super noisy I have maker 3 and brother scan n cut out of these I prefer Cricut . I would send your Cricut back I've never had the problems you just encountered mine is definitely faster than your demo I also don't understand how your heart was cut in a different shape to the sticker ? I'm not going to judge the silhouette as i do not have any experience of it ,more concerned your maker is dodgy
If the cameo wasn't so loud I'd like one. I just don't think I can handle the noise
You do get used to the sound. That is the least of its issues, though.
oh wow. cricut sucks