Fancierstudio 16x20 Pull-Out Heat Press
#4 in ManualFull review
A large-format pull-out press for oversized shirt designs at a mid-range price.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
The Fancierstudio 16x20 Pull-Out Heat Press rates 3.7 among manual heat presss; the Hotronix Auto Clam 16x16 rates 2.6 among automatic ones. The Fancierstudio 16x20 Pull-Out Heat Press costs $1,420.01 less ($279.99 vs $1,700).
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Hotronix Auto Clam 16x16
#7 in AutomaticFull review
A proven auto-open clamshell for print shops that press all day.
Amazon $1,700$1,700
Scores 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 | Fancierstudio 16x20 Pull-Out Heat Press | Hotronix Auto Clam 16x16 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 84 $0.87 per sq in ($279.99, 16 x 20 in plate) | 9 $6.64 per sq in ($1,700, 16 x 16 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 77 16 x 20 in plate, 320 sq in | 64 16 x 16 in plate, 256 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 100 up to 500 F | 70 up to 420 F |
| Features 25% | 45 adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading | 20 adjustable pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 53 1-year warranty, lifetime on the heating element |
Specifications
| Fancierstudio 16x20 Pull-Out Heat Press | Hotronix Auto Clam 16x16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Drawer | Clamshell, auto-open |
| Plate size | 16 x 20 in | 16 x 16 in |
| Maximum temperature | 500 F | 420 F |
| Power | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Slide-out or swing-away | Yes | - |
| Controls | ||
| Opens automatically | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 77 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Lifetime heating element warranty | - | Yes |