Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15 vs Stahls MerchMaker 15x15 Heat Press

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15 rates 3.8 among automatic heat presss; the Stahls MerchMaker 15x15 Heat Press rates 2.8 among manual ones. The Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15 costs $302 less ($297 vs $599).

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Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15 vs Stahls MerchMaker 15x15 Heat Press

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 15x15Stahls MerchMaker 15x15 Heat Press
Overall rating3.8/52.8/5
Value 35%87 $1.32 per sq in ($297, 15 x 15 in plate)35 $2.66 per sq in ($599, 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 F50 maximum temperature not published (neutral score used)
Features 25%75 adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading, presets or app, auto shut-off20 adjustable pressure
Warranty 15%23 1-year warranty53 1-year warranty, lifetime on the heating element

Specifications

Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15Stahls MerchMaker 15x15 Heat Press
Heat plate
StyleDrawer, auto-openClamshell
Plate size15 x 15 in15 x 15 in
Maximum temperature410 F-
Pressure and loading
Adjustable pressureYesYes
Maximum pressure220 lb-
Slide-out or swing-awayYes-
Controls
Opens automaticallyYes-
PresetsYes-
Phone appYes-
Auto shut-offYes-
Build
Warranty1 year1 year
Lifetime heating element warranty-Yes
Released2026-07-

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