CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press vs Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15 rates 3.8 among automatic heat presss; the CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press rates 3.7 among manual ones. The CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press costs $127.01 less ($169.99 vs $297).

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CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press vs Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (automatic and manual), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightCricut AutoPress 2 15x15CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press
Overall rating3.8/53.7/5
Value 35%87 $1.32 per sq in ($297, 15 x 15 in plate)90 $0.76 per sq in ($169.99, 15 x 15 in plate)
Plate size 15%46 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in44 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in
Temperature 10%60 up to 410 F90 up to 440 F
Features 25%75 adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading, presets or app, auto shut-off45 adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading
Warranty 15%23 1-year warranty23 1-year warranty

Specifications

Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press
Heat plate
StyleDrawer, auto-openDrawer
Plate size15 x 15 in15 x 15 in
Maximum temperature410 F440 F
Pressure and loading
Adjustable pressureYesYes
Maximum pressure220 lb-
Slide-out or swing-awayYesYes
Controls
Opens automaticallyYes-
PresetsYes-
Phone appYes-
Auto shut-offYes-
Build
Warranty1 year1 year
Released2026-07-

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