Customer reviews from Cricut
Cricut - Explore 3 - Mint
Average customer rating
4
(120 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 120 reviews
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Star
22
80%of customers recommend this product.
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75 out of
94)
Customer Reviews for Cricut - Explore 3 - Mint
Customer Rating
3
Might be OK if its your first Cricut
on January 5, 2025
Posted by: AllanM
I own a previous model, and decided to upgrade to the Explore 3 because on paper its faster. Sadly, it didn't take long to realize that it really isn't. It may cut faster, which is a plus if you are doing something really big, but the "pre-cut" cycle that plays out before you can do anything is agonizingly long, especially if you have multiple projects to do. Now, it has to measure out your material before you can even hit start. This process can take upwards of 18 seconds.
This, of course, is only applicable if you can get the device to connect. I bought this partially because of its Bluetooth connectivity. Unfortunately, connecting is hit or miss. Sometimes I have to power cycle it 3 times before it will connect. Job spans more than one sheet? Guess what? You get to reconnect again. Every single time.
All these seconds add up. Small print jobs now actually take LONGER to cut than on my original Explore, which I was going to retire.
Where this excels is with large projects using the Smart Vinyl. The roll holder accessory makes this way easier, but it has issues of its own. Its a good idea, but their implementation sucks. Using smart vinyl from a roll for smaller projects can be extremely wasteful, as the no-cut area is much larger. The smart vinyl has the added benefit of actually being to cut a 12" wide piece, as the rolls are 13".
On a final note, this thing is excessively noisy. It beeps EVERY time the head raises off the material. If you are doing a large, but very detailed piece, it will beep hundreds of times. ANNOYING!!! Don't know who thought this was a good idea.
Final Ratings:
Big projects up to 12" wide - 9/10
Small individual pieces - 3/10
Connectivity - 2/10 *This slow process can be VERY frustrating
Small individual pieces - 3/10
Connectivity - 2/10 *This slow process can be VERY frustrating
If this is your first Cricut, you might like it. If you are a veteran, you really might not.
Written by a customer while visiting Cricut
Customer Rating
5
Super Quiet!!
on June 11, 2021
Posted by: Rita
from Boston, MA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I already loved my Cricut Explore Air 2, but I am even more enamored of the Explore 3 because it is SUPER quiet! Plus you get the addition of Smart Materials!!! Seriously a great upgrade!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Cricut
Customer Rating
5
Innovation at its finest
on June 11, 2021
Posted by: SassyA
from California
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the physical additions that where added to the Explore 3. I can know place my mobil device on my machine while I work. The speed is amazing! And I love that I can also do print and cut in color Cardstock.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Cricut
Posted by: Dede
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
This has been so much fun! I do ceramics and it's a nice change from the mud! I'm looking forward to learning more about what i can do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: C
from TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
Loving the machine so far, it is quieter than my previous Cricut (which had served me well for 8+ years and lots and lots of use). No issues with cutting on any of the materials I've tried so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Cricut
Customer Rating
4
Aside from the unappealing color… it’s so loud!
on January 1, 2024
Posted by: Kimberly
from New York, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
I don’t know why, but this Cricut Explore 3, my third Cricut in over ten years as a Cricut user, is the loudest and jumpiest one yet. I need to take a tranquilizer before I cut anything. It’s so off putting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jessica
from Georgia
Verified Purchase:Yes
In love with my new Cricut. I am able to do far more than I imagined that I could on this machine!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Cricut
Posted by: Richard
from Dallas, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's good - but constantly loses connection. I may consider returning it, frankly, if this doesn't improve. Any and all troubleshooting just doesn't work, and I've wasted countless material.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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