HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15x15
#2 in AutomaticFull review
A low-cost automatic 15 x 15 in press for HTV and sublimation. The pressure cannot be adjusted.
Amazon $236$236
The HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15x15 is the better heat press overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15x15 leads on value and plate size. The HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15x15 costs $13 less ($236 vs $249).
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Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12
#6 in AutomaticFull review
A smaller automatic press for crafters short on space. The 15 x 15 in AutoPress 2 is better value.
Amazon $249$249
Which should you buy?
- Choose the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15x15 for value ($1.05 per sq in ($236, 15 x 15 in plate) vs $1.73 per sq in ($249, 12 x 12 in plate)) and plate size (15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in vs 12 x 12 in plate, 144 sq in).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every automatic heat press; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15x15 | Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 98 $1.05 per sq in ($236, 15 x 15 in plate) | 74 $1.73 per sq in ($249, 12 x 12 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 46 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in | 0 12 x 12 in plate, 144 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 60 up to 410 F | 60 up to 410 F |
| Features 25% | 55 slide-out or swing-away loading, presets or app, auto shut-off | 55 slide-out or swing-away loading, presets or app, auto shut-off |
| Warranty 15% | 2 30-day warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15x15 | Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Drawer, auto-open | Drawer, auto-open |
| Plate size | 15 x 15 in | 12 x 12 in |
| Maximum temperature | 410 F | 410 F |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | No | No |
| Maximum pressure | - | 110 lb |
| Slide-out or swing-away | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Opens automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Presets | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | - | Yes |
| Auto shut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 40.3 lb | - |
| Warranty | 30 days | - |