VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press
#2 in ManualFull review
A budget swing-away press that also does caps, for crafters who want one machine for shirts and hats.
Amazon $154.90$154.90
The VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press is the better heat press overall, rated 3.8 to 2.5. The VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press leads on value, features and plate size. The VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press costs $194.10 less ($154.90 vs $349).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press for value ($0.69 per sq in ($154.90, 15 x 15 in plate) vs $3.23 per sq in ($349, 9 x 12 in plate)), features (adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading, auto shut-off, interchangeable platens vs adjustable pressure) and plate size (15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in vs 9 x 12 in plate, 108 sq in).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every manual heat press; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press | Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 94 $0.69 per sq in ($154.90, 15 x 15 in plate) | 27 $3.23 per sq in ($349, 9 x 12 in plate) |
| Plate size 15% | 44 15 x 15 in plate, 225 sq in | 3 9 x 12 in plate, 108 sq in |
| Temperature 10% | 100 up to 450 F | 50 maximum temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 70 adjustable pressure, slide-out or swing-away loading, auto shut-off, interchangeable platens | 20 adjustable pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 53 1-year warranty, lifetime on the heating element |
Specifications
| VEVOR 2-in-1 15x15 Swing-Away Press | Stahls MerchMaker 9x12 Heat Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat plate | ||
| Style | Swing-away | Clamshell |
| Plate size | 15 x 15 in | 9 x 12 in |
| Maximum temperature | 450 F | - |
| Power | 1,200 W | - |
| Pressure and loading | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Slide-out or swing-away | Yes | - |
| Interchangeable platens | Yes | - |
| Controls | ||
| Auto shut-off | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 34.1 lb | 30 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Lifetime heating element warranty | - | Yes |