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
The Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press rates 2.5 among manual heat presss; the Cricut EasyPress SE 9x9 rates 2.4 among handheld ones. The Cricut EasyPress SE 9x9 costs $270 less ($79 vs $349).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (manual and handheld), 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 | Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press | Cricut EasyPress SE 9x9 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 27 $3.23 per sq in ($349, 9 x 12 in plate) | 39 $0.98 per sq in ($79, 9 x 9 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 3 9 x 12 in plate, 108 sq in | 21 9 x 9 in plate, 81 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 50 maximum temperature not published (neutral score used) | 50 up to 400 F |
| Features 25% | 20 adjustable pressure | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 15% | 53 1-year warranty, lifetime on the heating element | 23 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press | Cricut EasyPress SE 9x9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Clamshell | Handheld |
| Plate size | 9 x 12 in | 9 x 9 in |
| Maximum temperature | - | 400 F |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | - |
| Pressure display | - | No |
| Controls | ||
| Presets | - | No |
| Phone app | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 30 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Lifetime heating element warranty | Yes | - |