A budget swing-away press that also does caps, for crafters who want one machine for shirts and hats.
Amazon $154.90The VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press rates 3.8 among manual heat presss; the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 rates 3.3 among automatic ones. The VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press costs $195.09 less ($154.90 vs $349.99).
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An automatic 15 x 15 in press with adjustable pressure, for DTF and hoodies. The Cricut does more for less right now.
Amazon $349.99Scores 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 | VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press | HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 94 $0.69 per sq in ($154.90, 15 x 15 in plate) | 79 $1.56 per sq in ($349.99, 15 x 15 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 44 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in | 46 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 100 up to 450 F | 60 up to 410 F |
| Features 25% | 70 adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading, auto shut-off, interchangeable platens | 35 adjustable pressure, auto shut-off |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 23 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press | HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Swing-away | - |
| Plate size | 15 x 15 in | 15 x 15 in |
| Maximum temperature | 450 F | 410 F |
| Power | 1,200 W | - |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum pressure | - | 170 lb |
| Slide-out or swing-away | Yes | - |
| Interchangeable platens | Yes | - |
| Controls | ||
| Opens automatically | - | Yes |
| Auto shut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 34.1 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |