Hotronix Fusion IQ 16x20 Heat Press
#12 in ManualFull review
A professional production press for shops pressing all day. Home crafters do not need it.
Amazon $2,850$2,850
The Hotronix Fusion IQ 16x20 Heat Press rates 3.1 among manual heat presss; the Hotronix Auto Clam 16x16 rates 2.6 among automatic ones. The Hotronix Auto Clam 16x16 costs $1,150 less ($1,700 vs $2,850).
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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 | Hotronix Fusion IQ 16x20 Heat Press | Hotronix Auto Clam 16x16 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 0 $8.91 per sq in ($2,850, 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% | 50 up to 400 F | 70 up to 420 F |
| Features 25% | 85 adjustable pressure, pressure display, slide-out or swing-away loading, presets or app, interchangeable platens | 20 adjustable pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 53 1-year warranty, lifetime on the heating element | 53 1-year warranty, lifetime on the heating element |
Specifications
| Hotronix Fusion IQ 16x20 Heat Press | Hotronix Auto Clam 16x16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Swing-away and drawer | Clamshell, auto-open |
| Plate size | 16 x 20 in | 16 x 16 in |
| Maximum temperature | 400 F | 420 F |
| Power | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure display | Yes | - |
| Slide-out or swing-away | Yes | - |
| Interchangeable platens | Yes | - |
| Controls | ||
| Opens automatically | - | Yes |
| Presets | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 77 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Lifetime heating element warranty | Yes | Yes |