A compact handheld press with a pressure readout, for kids’ shirts, totes and small designs.
Amazon $79The HTVRONT H10 V2 10x10 Heat Press rates 3.3 among handheld heat presss; the Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 rates 3.1 among automatic ones. The HTVRONT H10 V2 10x10 Heat Press costs $170 less ($79 vs $249).
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A smaller automatic press for crafters short on space. The 15 x 15 in AutoPress 2 is better value.
Amazon $249Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (handheld and automatic), 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 weight | HTVRONT H10 V2 10x10 Heat Press | Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 58 $0.79 per sq in ($79, 10 x 10 in plate) | 74 $1.73 per sq in ($249, 12 x 12 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 45 10 x 10 in plate, 100 sq in | 0 12 x 12 in plate, 144 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 50 maximum temperature not published (neutral score used) | 60 up to 410 F |
| Features 25% | 65 pressure display, auto shut-off | 55 slide-out or swing-away loading, presets or app, auto shut-off |
| Warranty 15% | 23 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| HTVRONT H10 V2 10x10 Heat Press | Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Handheld | Drawer, auto-open |
| Plate size | 10 x 10 in | 12 x 12 in |
| Maximum temperature | - | 410 F |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | - | No |
| Maximum pressure | - | 110 lb |
| Pressure display | Yes | - |
| Slide-out or swing-away | - | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Opens automatically | - | Yes |
| Presets | - | Yes |
| Phone app | - | Yes |
| Auto shut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |