A budget swing-away press that also does caps, for crafters who want one machine for shirts and hats.
Amazon $154.90The VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press rates 3.8 among manual heat presss; the Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 rates 3.1 among automatic ones. The VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press costs $94.10 less ($154.90 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 (manual 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 | VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press | Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 94 $0.69 per sq in ($154.90, 15 x 15 in plate) | 74 $1.73 per sq in ($249, 12 x 12 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 44 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in | 0 12 x 12 in plate, 144 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 100 up to 450 F | 60 up to 410 F |
| Features 25% | 70 adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading, auto shut-off, interchangeable platens | 55 slide-out or swing-away loading, presets or app, auto shut-off |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press | Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Swing-away | Drawer, auto-open |
| Plate size | 15 x 15 in | 12 x 12 in |
| Maximum temperature | 450 F | 410 F |
| Power | 1,200 W | - |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | No |
| Maximum pressure | - | 110 lb |
| Slide-out or swing-away | Yes | Yes |
| Interchangeable platens | Yes | - |
| Controls | ||
| Opens automatically | - | Yes |
| Presets | - | Yes |
| Phone app | - | Yes |
| Auto shut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 34.1 lb | - |