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Cricut Joy Xtra

Compact cutting plotter with 21.6 cm cutting width and print-then-cut function. Not designed for larger or thicker materials.

Ideal for: For small projects such as cards, stickers and decals in limited space.

Price in the manufacturer's shop€229.99As of 26 Oct 2026, can change daily

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Compact and light (2.7 kg)
  • Print then cut up to roughly A4 width
  • Cheapest entry with over 20 cm cutting width

Cons

  • Only 3 tools, no thick materials
  • No USB port, Bluetooth only
  • Matless only up to 1.2 m length

Specs

Device typeCutting plotters
Price rangeunder €300
Cutting width21.6 cm
Max. cut size with mat20.8 x 29.7 cm
Max. cutting length without mat21.6 cm x 1.2 m (Smart Materials only)
Cutting forcenot specified by the manufacturer
Cutting speed14.35 cm/s
Tools3 compatible tools; premium fine-cut blade and pen included
Mat requiredyes, except for smart materials; mat 21.6 x 30.5 cm
Print then Cutyes, with inkjet printer
Software and subscriptionDesign Space free; Cricut Access optional
ConnectionsBluetooth only
Materials (according to the manufacturer)Paper and cardboard, Vinyl, Iron-on film, Sticker and print sheet for Print then Cut, over 50 materials according to the product page
Dimensions317 × 152 × 139 mm
Weight2.7 kg

Source: Manufacturer specifications, As of 10/2026.

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