A modular automatic press for makers who want room for thick garments and plan to add xTool’s other modules.
Amazon $449
A smaller automatic press for crafters short on space. The 15 x 15 in AutoPress 2 is better value.
- 12 x 12 inPlate
- 410 FMax temp
- Drawer, auto-openStyle
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- Presses hands-free and lifts itself when the timer ends
- Smaller footprint than the 15 x 15 in model
- Slide-out tray and phone app presets
- Fixed 110 lb pressure, half the 15 x 15 in model’s maximum
- Listing does not state the warranty length
- Only $48 less than the 15 x 15 in model, which has a larger plate and adjustable pressure
The Cricut AutoPress 2 family
Every Cricut AutoPress 2 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Plate | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricut AutoPress 2 12x12 (this one) | 12 x 12 in | 3.1/5 | $249 |
| Cricut AutoPress 2 15x15 | 15 x 15 in | 3.8/5 | $297 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 2013279 |
|---|---|
| Heat plate | |
| Style | Drawer, auto-open |
| Plate size | 12 x 12 in |
| Maximum temperature | 410 F |
| Pressure and loading | |
| Adjustable pressure | No |
| Maximum pressure | 110 lb |
| Slide-out or swing-away | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Opens automatically | Yes |
| Presets | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes |
| Auto shut-off | Yes |
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