A compact handheld press with a pressure readout, for kids’ shirts, totes and small designs.
Amazon $79The HTVRONT H10 V2 10x10 Heat Press rates 3.3 among handheld heat presss; the Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press rates 2.5 among manual ones. The HTVRONT H10 V2 10x10 Heat Press costs $270 less ($79 vs $349).
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A portable small-format press for left-chest logos, kids’ shirts and bags, backed by Stahls.
Amazon $349Scores 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 | HTVRONT H10 V2 10x10 Heat Press | Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 58 $0.79 per sq in ($79, 10 x 10 in plate) | 27 $3.23 per sq in ($349, 9 x 12 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 45 10 x 10 in plate, 100 sq in | 3 9 x 12 in plate, 108 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 50 maximum temperature not published (neutral score used) | 50 maximum temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 65 pressure display, auto shut-off | 20 adjustable pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 23 1-year warranty | 53 1-year warranty, lifetime on the heating element |
Specifications
| HTVRONT H10 V2 10x10 Heat Press | Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Handheld | Clamshell |
| Plate size | 10 x 10 in | 9 x 12 in |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | - | Yes |
| Pressure display | Yes | - |
| Controls | ||
| Auto shut-off | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 30 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Lifetime heating element warranty | - | Yes |