Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9
#4 in HandheldFull review
A small handheld press for shirts, totes and baby clothes. The app link sets the right heat for each Cricut material.
Amazon $69.99$69.99
The Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 is the better heat press overall, rated 2.8 to 2.4. The Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 leads on features and value. The Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 costs $9.01 less ($69.99 vs $79).
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Cricut EasyPress SE 9x9
#5 in HandheldFull review
A basic 9 x 9 in handheld press for occasional shirt and tote projects. The EasyPress 3 at this size adds app control for less.
Amazon $79$79
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 for features (app or presets vs none of the listed features) and value ($0.86 per sq in ($69.99, 9 x 9 in plate) vs $0.98 per sq in ($79, 9 x 9 in plate)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every handheld heat press; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 | Cricut EasyPress SE 9x9 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 50 $0.86 per sq in ($69.99, 9 x 9 in plate) | 39 $0.98 per sq in ($79, 9 x 9 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 21 9 x 9 in plate, 81 sq in | 21 9 x 9 in plate, 81 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 50 up to 400 F | 50 up to 400 F |
| Features 25% | 35 app or presets | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 15% | 23 1-year warranty | 23 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 | Cricut EasyPress SE 9x9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Handheld | Handheld |
| Plate size | 9 x 9 in | 9 x 9 in |
| Maximum temperature | 400 F | 400 F |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | No | - |
| Pressure display | - | No |
| Controls | ||
| Presets | Yes | No |
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |