Cricut Joy vs Silhouette Portrait Comparison and Review

Cricut Joy vs Silhouette Portrait Comparison and Review - Cricut vs Silhouette Comparison

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4 жыл бұрын

Learn about all of the features of the smallest cutting machines from Silhouette and Cricut in this detailed video comparison and review of the Cricut Joy and the Silhouette Portrait 2!
Read more of my thoughts about the Joy vs Portrait here: persialou.com/cricut-joy-vs-silhouette-portrait-2-comparison-and-review/
Disclaimer: I have partnered with Silhouette for a long time, and they provided me my machine for this review. I have also used affiliate links in the supply list below.
Products Used:
- Silhouette Portrait 2 -- shrsl.com/2g3hh OR amzn.to/2Q0lddA
- Cricut Joy -- shrsl.com/2g3hc OR amzn.to/3265m2D
- Cricut Joy Card Mat -- shrsl.com/2g3h9 OR amzn.to/2Ec451S
- Cricut Joy Smart Materials -- shrsl.com/2g3h7
- Foil Quill -- shrsl.com/2g3hf OR amzn.to/2Q490EO

Пікірлер: 78

@wanderjane 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexis, I’ve had the silhouette portrait 2 for 2 years now and still in the box, unused. Thanks so much for this video, you made me realized I’m missing a lot of GREAT projects with this machine. I’ll definitely be looking out for your in depth review of silhouette portrait 2 so I can learn more about it!! Sending love ❤️

@FabLadyBug 3 жыл бұрын

This video was sooooo good and informative. Thank you!! I have family with the Silhouette and the Cricut. I'm totally sold on the Silhouette.

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kmommy78 3 жыл бұрын

I was debating on getting the Cricut Joy but I’ve been seeing so many people on social media complaining about Design space new update causing issues. I have the Maker but wanted a smaller more convenient machine for my small space. After seeing your video I think I may get the silhouette portrait 2. Thanks for showing

@naomim5015 3 жыл бұрын

Just got the Silhouette Portrait 3! Love it!

@sylviasid9902 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Thanks!

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@heatherstone7495 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Silhouette Cameo original and its now beginning to "die" but it has lasted about 10 years. The Joy you can use other pens...there are adaptors and tricks to using sharpies etc. I just got the Joy for Christmas. My thing about Cricut is, their software is it isn't very user friendly compared to the Silhouette Studio. The Protrait 3 looks nice, the Joy has been fun using too.

@BobbieBTexas Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I’m wanting a smaller machine and I’m a silhouette girl. Waiting on good deal to purchase the portrait now👏

@laulaux 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video, thanks! Do you know if the heat-transfer-pens from the Silhouette will fit in the Cricut Joy? Thanks in advance

@lifewithamberb Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@maruvillela4882 3 жыл бұрын

I love your sticker’s design!!! 🥰

@brokehungry9146 2 жыл бұрын

Hello!. Love this video. How do you get your joy to cut without messing up, especially the cards cause 🥴. Do u tape it down to stay in place

@KatPlayzIt 2 жыл бұрын

I have all cricut machines, including the joy but was thinking about also getting silhouette portrait 3 just to learn and get my feet wet in the silhouette world, plus I kinda limited on space I have left, I probably use it to make stickers and wraps for my cups

@sageizm 3 жыл бұрын

silouette came out with a the portrait 3 that is matless, cuts 8” x 60 feet, multiple cutting blades, and a decent software.

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have a post about the new Portrait 3 here: persialou.com/introducing-the-silhouette-portrait-3-cutting-cardstock-without-a-mat/

@danijelakocic77 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now I know which one of these is mine! 💓

@angelte6701 3 жыл бұрын

i have a question is silhouette portrait 3 can use for acrylic ?

@ClaudyaRG 3 жыл бұрын

Super video! Thanks. I need for make stickers, so, I go for Portrait

@gerilynne1955 3 жыл бұрын

Just found the Cricut Joy in sale. BUT, decided to check out a few comparisons. Not am I glad I did. I do have a Silhouette Cameo. But want a smaller craft cutter. This video did change my mind on which to buy. I guess I'll be staying with Silhouette. The Portrait has a few more features that I like.

@iamthedaughteroftheking3704 3 жыл бұрын

Love this

@mallorikerr4092 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Portrait 3 and picked it due to the print and cut as well as the wider cut area. I skipped the joy as I wanted a portable machine with all the features of my cameo 4. The only down side is my portrait 3 doesn't have a working Bluetooth. Not sure why as my cameo 4 works very well under bluetooth.

@GrooveYouVerse Жыл бұрын

This was such a helpful review. I'm possibly getting a Silouette Portrait 2, brand new for $65, and I'm just getting into paper crafts. So I think that's a great start. This video really helped me better understand its functions.

@gram5127 11 ай бұрын

where did you get it for 65?

@melikawong4909 3 жыл бұрын

Girl you amazing. I'm differently getting my mini cameo machine

@carmelitapetersen615 2 жыл бұрын

Does the cricket joy cut vinyl for s tshirt 🤔I'm not sure what to buy it's more for vinyl cutting of tshirt projects

@Anna-qwerty 3 жыл бұрын

Got the portrait cause it does normal size paper while the joy is too small for me, haha! Both look so cute !

@melikawong4909 3 жыл бұрын

I love you're video! I'm thinking of getting the Portrait 3. Was wondering can i use any pen or do i gotta use there's?

@mallorikerr4092 3 жыл бұрын

You will love the portrait 3. I love mine.

@06talyco 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! I’m going to be purchasing my first cutting machine and kept going back and forth between the two because I have no idea what either could do. This was very helpful!

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@06talyco 3 жыл бұрын

I ended up going with the Silhouette and love it! Thanks again!

@seaziv 3 жыл бұрын

@@06talyco is it user friendly and what extra tools did u have to buy?

@06talyco 3 жыл бұрын

@@seaziv It was not that bad at all. I think the most difficult part was figuring out the right cutting settings to fit the project and vinyl I was using (force, passes, etc). It was trial and error, along with more KZfaq videos. I got mine on Amazon as a bundle, so I didn’t have to buy any extras.

@seaziv 3 жыл бұрын

@@06talyco thank you so much for the info... I wish there were not so expensive

@randomgiftideas 3 жыл бұрын

Big help. I'll go with Silhoutte :) Will buy portrait 3 :)

@jussiecat3154 3 жыл бұрын

Hello does the pop out cut feature work with the cameo 4?

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It is available on the Cameo 4 and the Portrait 3 :)

@user-vs2gf3di2c 6 ай бұрын

Cricut joy xtra vs silhouette portrait 4 review pls.

@scrapplancreatewithtracey9714 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm looking at getting a machine to cut stickers using print then cut, I was going to get the cameo 4 or is the portrait better for this? Thank you

@jupii17 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m kinda late but I like the portrait a lot! I have the portrait 3 and I’m a beginner and it’s perfect for me. I think the cameo is just bigger (can cut larger quantity in one sitting) and you can have two different blades

@IPScrap 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this. I have the portrait for about a year and haven’t use it. Can you do more videos with the portrait?

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@NeverErase 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for this video! This might be a silly question - but does that mean the portrait could not fit a standard 8.5 x 11 sheet for cutting?

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Not a silly question at all! The portrait cutting mat does fit an 8.5" x 11" paper, but the cutting area is only 8" wide, so basically you can't cut on the very edges of the paper, but it is perfect for working with letter sized materials. Hope that helps!

@NeverErase 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou yes it does!! Thanks :)

@t.terrell7037 Жыл бұрын

Can you use the portrait 2 with windows 11? That’s something else to consider, is your computer software compatible with either company. I’ve seen people selling the portraits after updates because the software is then an issue.

@jj35040 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a well done comparison video. I'm going for the Portrait 3, just waiting for a good deal. I have the original Cameo and sometimes the size means I don't use it. I'm hoping the Portrait 3 will give the ability to make those quick cuts without the hassle.

@wulu3519 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jackie! How was it? currently canvassing!

@jj35040 Жыл бұрын

@@wulu3519 I love the Portrait 3. The technology has improved so much over the original Cameo and I love the small size. I haven't tried Bluetooth yet, but cutting is a dream. The Autoblade cut at first and then it didn't. But I use the deep cut 1mm blade adjust settings and cut paper. I haven't cut anything heavier than 120lb cardstock yet. The best advice I got was to test cut using a small design at the bottom of. the sheet and NOT remove the mat until I check the progress. I LOVE Silhouette over Circuit.

@courtneyhamilton1183 3 жыл бұрын

Can the silhouette stencil out your own small design on vinyl for painting??

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. The Portrait can cut vinyl stencils. Hope that helps!

@Machenziethemodel 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a cricuit joy for a very good price but I’ve been eyeing the silhouette for a while.

@krystleroy3068 2 жыл бұрын

Get it Silhouette you can use the the same tools as the cameo and silhouette has a great softwear I fell like Cricut trying to make more off people with separate tools that’s one of the reasons I own a silhouette

@emhprmex9259 Жыл бұрын

How fast and noisy they are?

@technogeekie 3 жыл бұрын

Silhouette came out with the Silhouette go app. Only thing is that it is in beta and its very limited.

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes! I need to play around with it!

@debbieh 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use the smart Vinyl from cricut on the Silhouette Portrait 3?

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm... I have not actually tried this, but technically, I would say the answer is yes. You could definitely cut it on a mat, but I believe the Portrait's rollers are too wide for the narrow Cricut Joy Vinyl rolls. Hope that helps!

@debbieh 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou thank you.

@BeachComberNoni Жыл бұрын

Wish I'd watched this before purchasing my Joy...

@gram5127 11 ай бұрын

cricut joy looks nice but the shipping to my country is pretty expensive

@nolesfan4life18 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use the Portrait machine to print/cut iron on vinyl items or just stickers?

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can cut vinyl with the Portrait! The bird heart design I cut is vinyl. :)

@gerilynne1955 3 жыл бұрын

I do wonder one other thing. Can the Silhouette do engraving.

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

Good question! The Silhouette Curio is specifically designed for engraving (you can see more about that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptiIe9yinp6XeHk.html); however, I know you can engrave with the Portrait. I just have not tried it myself. I need to give it a try! Silhouette School has some posts about engraving with Portrait/Cameo that might be helpful for you. :)

@saundraquinlan9716 3 жыл бұрын

But now there's a Portrait 3?!?! 😭

@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou 3 жыл бұрын

I have a post about the Portrait 3 here: persialou.com/introducing-the-silhouette-portrait-3-cutting-cardstock-without-a-mat/ It has all the features mentioned in the video with a few extra perks. :)

@LAQuinn68 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm...there’s a mobile app from Silhouette now😍

@jujuarts8961 3 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰

@naomim5015 3 жыл бұрын

Silhouette Portrait has an app now.

@veronicajuarez3684 3 жыл бұрын

For the cricut joy I use different types of materials not just cricut smart vinyl and actually you can print and cut with cricut joy 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have a cricut joy and I liked it I just don’t like the cricut space that one is awful and I heard that the design for the silhouette and better then the cricut