Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D vs. Cricut Joy Xtra
Both cutting plotters compared directly. Highlighted in green are the lower price (if both prices come from the same source) and the larger cutting width. If a machine has no value in a row, it says “not specified by the manufacturer”.
The key differences
- The Cricut Joy Xtra is in a lower price class (under €300) than the Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D (€600 to €1,200).
- The price for Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D comes from a specialist retailer, not from the manufacturer's shop. Scope of delivery and bundles may differ.
- Only the Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D has a built-in scanner, so designs can be read in directly.
- According to the manufacturer, only the Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D can be operated without a PC via its own display.
- The manufacturer only mentions Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct for the Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D.
- The Cricut Joy Xtra is considerably lighter (2.7 kg instead of 6 kg).
| Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D | Cricut Joy Xtra | |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | Cutting plotters | Cutting plotters |
| Price range | €600 to €1,200 | under €300 |
| Price | €669, at the retailer hobbyplotter (Marktplatz bei Saturn) (As of 12 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €229.99 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Cutting area | Standard mat 30.5 x 30.5 cm, optional 30.5 x 61 cm | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Max. cutting length without mat | with optional roll feeder up to about 1.78 m at up to 30.5 cm width (according to Brother USA); roll feeder for material up to 0.5 mm | 21.6 cm x 1.2 m (Smart Materials only) |
| Cutting force | not specified by the manufacturer | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Max. material thickness | Auto blade 3 mm, deep cut 1.5 mm, standard 0.7 mm | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Scanners | integrated, 600 dpi | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Tools | Auto blade with holder, rotary blade kit included; optional embossing, foil and stencil kits | 3 compatible tools; premium fine-cut blade and pen included |
| Mat required | yes | yes, except for smart materials; mat 21.6 x 30.5 cm |
| Display | 5-inch colour touchscreen, operation without a PC | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Software and subscription | CanvasWorkspace for Windows and Mac (web version discontinued according to Brother); no subscription mentioned | Design Space free; Cricut Access optional |
| Connections | Wi-Fi, USB port for storage media, direct USB connection (cable not included) | Bluetooth only |
| Built-in designs | 1,485 incl. 182 Disney designs, 17 fonts | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Cutting width | not specified by the manufacturer | 21.6 cm |
| Max. cut size with mat | not specified by the manufacturer | 20.8 x 29.7 cm |
| Cutting speed | not specified by the manufacturer | 14.35 cm/s |
| Print then Cut | not specified by the manufacturer | yes, with inkjet printer |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Paper and cardboard, Vinyl, Fabric and thin fabrics, Felt, Foam up to 3 mm | Paper and cardboard, Vinyl, Iron-on film, Sticker and print sheet for Print then Cut, over 50 materials according to the product page |
| Dimensions | 531 × 215 × 173 mm | 317 × 152 × 139 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg | 2.7 kg |
Who is which one suitable for?
Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D
For sewists and quilters who want to cut fabrics and appliqués and scan designs directly.
- Built-in 600 dpi scanner for scanning designs
- Works independently via touchscreen without a computer
Cricut Joy Xtra
For small projects such as cards, stickers and decals in limited space.
- Compact and light (2.7 kg)
- Print then cut up to roughly A4 width
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