CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press
#5 in ManualFull review
A budget 15 x 15 in drawer press with a one-year warranty.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
The CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press is the better heat press overall, rated 3.7 to 3.1. The CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press leads on features and warranty. The PowerPress 15x15 Digital Heat Press wins on temperature. The CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press costs $30 less ($169.99 vs $199.99).
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PowerPress 15x15 Digital Heat Press
#11 in ManualFull review
A basic 15 x 15 in clamshell. Similar presses with a slide-out base cost less.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press for features (adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading vs none of the listed features) and warranty (1-year warranty vs 3-month warranty).
- Choose the PowerPress 15x15 Digital Heat Press for temperature (up to 455 F vs up to 440 F).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every manual heat press; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press | PowerPress 15x15 Digital Heat Press |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 90 $0.76 per sq in ($169.99, 15 x 15 in plate) | 83 $0.89 per sq in ($199.99, 15 x 15 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 44 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in | 44 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 90 up to 440 F | 100 up to 455 F |
| Features 25% | 45 adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 15% | 23 1-year warranty | 6 3-month warranty |
Specifications
| CoolSub 15x15 Slide-Out Heat Press | PowerPress 15x15 Digital Heat Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Drawer | Clamshell |
| Plate size | 15 x 15 in | 15 x 15 in |
| Maximum temperature | 440 F | 455 F |
| Power | - | 1,400 W |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | - |
| Slide-out or swing-away | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 months |