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Cricut Explore 5

Name: Cricut Explore 5
Brand: Cricut
Price: 249.99 EUR
Availability: InStock

Mid-range Cricut model with 30.5 cm cutting width and six compatible tools. The Maker 5 is intended for fabric and thicker materials.

Ideal for: For beginners who mainly cut paper, card, vinyl and iron-on film in 30 cm width.

Price in the manufacturer's shop€249.99€224.99 with a Cricut Access subscriptionAs of 26 Oct 2026, can change daily

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Pros and cons

Pros

Same cutting width and mat length as the Maker 5 at a lower price
Matless cutting of Smart Materials up to 3.6 m
Pens and scoring tool included in the box

Cons

Only 6 tools, no rotary blade or Knife Blade
Max. material thickness not quantified by the manufacturer
Cutting force not specified by the manufacturer

Specs

Device type	Cutting plotters
Price range	under €300
Cutting width	30.5 cm
Max. cut size with mat	29.2 x 59.6 cm (large mat)
Max. cutting length without mat	30.5 cm x 3.6 m (Smart Materials only)
Cutting force	not specified by the manufacturer
Cutting speed	35.8 cm/s
Tools	6 compatible tools, including fine-point blade, deep-cut blade (separate), pens, scoring tool
Mat required	yes, except for Smart Materials; LightGrip mat 30.5 x 30.5 cm included
Software and subscription	Design Space free; Cricut Access optional
Connections	Bluetooth, USB
Materials (according to the manufacturer)	Paper and cardboard, Vinyl, Iron-on film, Foam and rubber with deep-cut tool, over 100 materials according to the manufacturer
Dimensions	502 × 191 × 119 mm
Weight	4.5 kg

Source: Manufacturer specifications, As of 10/2026.

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