Best 5 Digital Electronic Vinyl Cutting Machines Reviews In 2022

If you’re interested in creating labels, banners, home decorations, paper crafts, and other DIY projects from all kinds of materials, you should buy yourself a digital cutting machine. These devices have the software installed with certain command sets that allow you to create your own patterns and designs, or you can download them from the website.

Some of the models for cutting materials are requiring the use of PC, but some of them don’t because they have all the controls and features for designing and editing image or fonts. Nevertheless, when you’re choosing the best electronic cutting machine for your business, it’s important to know which dimensions of paper feed and cutting width you’re looking for.

When doing little projects that don’t require big cutting width, we would recommend you desktop models which are ideal for homes or offices that don’t have a lot of working space. They will be suitable for your room interior and very precise when cutting smaller designs and patterns.

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On the other hand, if you’re having t-shirt business or sign-making firm that has to create larger projects, then we would recommend you more professional models that are more expensive but have a lot of feature and maximum cutting width up to 51 inches.

One of the very practical features that we think you should look for in the model is the built-in wireless network that allows you to connect to the computer or mobile phone even if you’re not in the room. The second one is the built-in scanner so you can imprint any image that you have and cut it. You can make more unique projects that way.

Also, the adjustment of the blade cutting depth according to the material type is very practical because it enables high-quality performance and the most accurate cutting. Therefore, you will get good results. We have chosen 5 models available on the market that have great and practical features which will help you to create a variety of projects. We have described their design, mechanism, the package content, the software type, and other technical specifications.

Most Popular 5 Digital Cutting Machine Models

Brother CM350 Model

The features these device has been making it one of the best electronic cutting machines. One of these features is the big LCD touchscreen which is 30% larger in comparison to other models. It’s 4.85 inches wide. You can adjust settings such as cutting speed and pressure and you can edit images on them so you don’t have to use the computer. Also, you have a button for the preview of the design on the cutting mat.

Brother CM350 Model

Therefore, you can place it optimally and reduce media waste. A second great feature is the emergency stop/reset function. It allows you to delete the selected data and stop the machine in the middle of the cutting. So you can restart it if something isn’t set correctly and start the job from the beginning.

The device is 10.1 inches long, 22.8 inches wide and 10.6 inches high. It weighs 10.36 pounds. Another great function is the 300 DPI built-in scanner which allows you to scan any images you want into the device, and then cut it. So you don’t have to download the designs or create them. The system has built-in 631 designs which include 100 quilt patterns and 7 lettering fonts.

Brother CM350 Model review

If you’re connected to the PC you don’t have to be near the device because it has a wireless network so you can manage it without the USB cable. There is also the ScanNCutCanvas cloud-based web application that allows you to be connected to more device at the same time. The device is suitable for Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 systems. The software can read SVG data.

The blade is German carbide made and it can cut the materials very precisely. The maximum scanning and cutting width is 11.7 inches. The package includes 12 inches wide and long cutting mat and another one that is 12 inches long and 24 inches wide.  In case of damage, the manufacturer offers a 1-year limited warranty and a lifetime phone support.

Characteristics:

  • 30% larger full-color LCD touchscreen
  • Emergency stop/reset function
  • Built-in 300 DPI scanner
  • Wireless network technology
  • 7 inches maximum scanning and cutting width area

Silhouette B00NAX7H8M Cameo Model

This device has the maximum cutting width of 12 inches and the maximum cutting length of 10ft. The device has the touch-screen on which you can adjust settings and navigate with the working process. You have a settings button, load media and unload control buttons.

Silhouette B00NAX7H8M Cameo Model review

There is also the compartment for accessories and tools. The Print and Cut function allows precise cutting. You can put the printed image in the device and it will cut it around the printed area.

With the machine, you will get Silhouette Studio software which allows you to create your own designs, fonts, and images or you can use 100 preloaded designs. The device can be connected to the computer with the USB interface.

Silhouette B00NAX7H8M Cameo Model

You can cut a wide range of materials such as paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and other. The device is 11 inches long and wide, and 24 inches high. It weighs 10.6 pounds. The package includes 12 inches wide and long cutting mat, the blade, a USB cable, and the user manual.

Characteristics:

  • 12 inches maximum cutting width
  • 10 ft maximum cutting length
  • The touchscreen for navigating the working process
  • Silhouette Studio software
  • Length and width are 11 inches, and height is 24 inches

Cricut Explore Model

This device is 25.4 inches long, 9.2 inches wide and 10 inches high. It weighs 15.75 pounds. At the side is the navigation for the adjustment of the cutting style according to the material type you will use. With this device, you can cut cardstock, paper board, iron-on, vinyl, fabric and many more.

Cricut Explore Model

In case you don’t know which is the most convenient setting, the device features a Smart Set dial which allows the system to adjust correctly the blade’s cutting depth and cutting style according to the material. It can cut more than 50 materials.

Cricut Explore Model review

The Cricut Studio software is included and it can read SVG files. You can create your own designs and patterns or you can download them from the website. With the device, you will get $100 value coupon for images and projects from the online store.

The device is compatible with the cartridge, but it doesn’t require it. At the side are the storage compartment for tools, pens, and other accessories.

Characteristics:

  • Length is 25.4 inches, width is 9.2 inches and height is 10 inches
  • The weight is 15.75 pounds
  • The Smart Set dial feature
  • Doesn’t require the cartridge
  • Cricut Studio that reads SVG files

Silhouette B005Y1CPSUCameo Model

This digital cutting machine has an LCD display with backlight that shows all the settings. The control panel has navigation buttons for adjusting the features. Both cutting speed and force are adjustable.

With the device, you will get a 12 inches wide and long cutting mat, the blade, a power cable, a USB cable, and 50 preloaded designs. Also, you will get a $10 coupon for the Silhouette Online store. The device is 21 inches long, 5.5 inches wide and 6 inches high. It weighs 9.74 pounds. Although the cutting mat is included, you don’t have to use it because the device can operate even without it.

Silhouette B005Y1CPSUCameo Model

The device has Silhouette Studio software which is compatible with both PC and Mac system. You can connect to the computer with the USB interface. The blade can cut a wide range of materials such as vinyl, fabric, cardstock, paper board etc. You can control the device from a computer or with an SD card.

Therefore, it’s ideal for making cards, custom apparel, home decoration, paper crafts, and other DIY projects. The intricate cuts, precise duplication and smooth edges are making it ideal for paper craft projects. The maximum cutting width is 12 inches and the maximum cutting length is 10 ft. The device has a pen adapter, so you can also do sketching.

Characteristics:

  • Silhouette Studio software compatible with both Mac and Windows system
  • 12 inches maximum cutting width
  • 10 ft maximum cutting length
  • A pen adapter for the writing and sketching processes
  • The length is 21 inches, width is 5.5 inches and the height is 6 inches

Cricut 29-0001 Model

This digital cutting machine will cut a wide range of materials such as vellum, paper, cardstock, vinyl etc. It can cut the materials from 1 inch up to 5.5 inches tall. The maximum cutting width is 11.5 inches.

It has a cartridge-based system so no computer is required which makes it one of the best electronic cutting machines available on the market. The device has George and Basic Shapes cartridge included.

Cricut 29-0001 Model review (2)

So, before every cutting, you need to make your cutting selection. Then the cartridges will make complete fonts or shapes. The device is 17.8 inches long, 9.7 inches wide and 12.9 inches high. It weighs 14.7 pounds.

Its dimensions are very practical and space-saving for the working surface. Also, the lightweight design and the handle makes it very easy to carry and transport. The LCD display is integrated which shows you all selected features. Also, it has the keyboard which you can use to manage the working process.

Cricut 29-0001 Model review (1)

The package includes the 6 inches wide and 12 inches long cutting mat, one power adapter, and the user manual. The machine has auto feeder function so the cutting mat is automatically feed through the device while the material is being printed or cut.

Characteristics:

  • 5 inches maximum cutting width
  • Cuts u to 5.5 inches tall material
  • George and Basic Shapes cartridges
  • Auto feeder function
  • It’s 17.8 inches long, 9.7 inches wide and 12.9 inches high