Actually, we are going to write a review about 2 brand of Bluetooth Machine and Curio Machine Bundle. The review will be written in terms of features, function, testimonial, and other certain information. And the explanation may not be as complete as you want but, we are sure and hoping that this is enough for you all who looking for the best choice between Silhouette Cameo 3 vs Cricut Explore Air 2.
Features
Both machines in Silhouette Cameo 3 and Cricut Explore Air 2 machine are a personeal and desktop size cutters with relatively small size. The Cameo 3 packs a bigger punch than Explore Air 2, the maximum cutting size for this machine is 12 inches wide by 10 feet long. While the maximum cutting size for Explore Air 2 is 11.5 inches wide and 23.5 inches long. About the using of both machines, the Cameo 3 has a large, intuitive touchscreen, it is made to minimize user errors and encourage confidence for beginners to find their way. It is also equipped with an AutoBlade setting to calibrate the correct blade settings which is based on what your materials are. How about the Explore Air 2? It has a smart Set Dial with the settings button to calibrate for the most commonly used materials such as vinyl, paper, and bonded fabric, it has also the Cricut Design Space software to select automatic settings. For the last features, both machines also benefit from Bluetooth connectivity, so you don’t need to be plugged into the machine to design and cut.
Take a look : Cricut Explore Air vs. Silhouette Cameo 2.
Design and Negatives
Cricut Explore Air 2 comes with 3 different color with the choice includes Baby Blue, Mint Green, Baby Pink, while the color choice of Silhouette Cameo 3 is only white. But, Cameo 3 comes with better software which is more advanced with a steeper learning curve and more beginner friendly version of the software namely Silhoutte Studio 4.0. The Explore Air 2 comes with the Cricut Design Space software but it does not pack the punch of certain programs like Illustrator or CorelDraw. For the negatives, Cameo 3 cutting force is a little weak and it does not work as precise or as fast as the Explore Air 2. While the Explore Air 2 negatives is in smaller maximum cutting size than the Cameo 3 and there is no Android application.
Silhouette Cameo 3 vs. Cricut Explore Air 2
The choice between the Cameo 3 and Explore Air 2 is a bit hard because they both have some great features. But, we recommend you are as a beginner to choose the Explore Air 2 because it is much better suited to novices. If you prefer working on larger creations and like to design within the included software, then the Cameo 3 is your best bet.