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 rates 2.8 among handheld heat presss; the Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press rates 2.5 among manual ones. The Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 costs $279.01 less ($69.99 vs $349).
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Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press
#14 in ManualFull review
A portable small-format press for left-chest logos, kids’ shirts and bags, backed by Stahls.
Amazon $349$349
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (handheld 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 weight | Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 | Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 50 $0.86 per sq in ($69.99, 9 x 9 in plate) | 27 $3.23 per sq in ($349, 9 x 12 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 21 9 x 9 in plate, 81 sq in | 3 9 x 12 in plate, 108 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 50 up to 400 F | 50 maximum temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 35 app or presets | 20 adjustable pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 23 1-year warranty | 53 1-year warranty, lifetime on the heating element |
Specifications
| Cricut EasyPress 3 9x9 | Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Handheld | Clamshell |
| Plate size | 9 x 9 in | 9 x 12 in |
| Maximum temperature | 400 F | - |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | No | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Presets | Yes | - |
| Phone app | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 30 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Lifetime heating element warranty | - | Yes |