This machine is so stinking cute. I love that you can do print and cut. I'm not so happy that it doesn't come with at least 1 mat I have a joy and I love it, but I really love the xtra
I've had both the Joy and the Explore Air 2, and this combines the best aspects of each. The print then cut feature and the wider width are a massive step up from the Joy, but it's not so bulky as the Air and has the easier controls of the Joy. I think the only thing I might want on the Xtra that it doesn't have is the extra blades (Deep Cut and Bonded Fabric) or the scoring stylus. However, I feel like the pros outweigh the cons by miles.
I bought the Joy Xtra to replace my Joy. The rollers on my Joy are shot because I have used so often! I have got it working again too sort of. I have only cut a few pieces with my new Xtra it worked perfectly ! I am in process of working on 8 scrapbooks for my grandkids therefore it will be getting a workout !
Love being able to do larger cards and projects with the smaller size machine that I can carry to my campsite! Can see a lot of “Joy” using this machine!
The Cricut Xtra is a lovely machine. I appreciate its size and the fact that I can *finally* do Print and Cut! I am keeping my Cricut Joy for traveling to scrapbooking retreats. Out-of-the-gate, I easily setup my Xtra, ran through the setup procedures and cut 50 stickers for an event THAT DAY. The next day, I purchased the Insert Card holder, but have yet to use it. I'm just having too much fun with the other features.