[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my Maker 4 a few weeks ago. I have previously had a Explore Air 2, Maker, Joy Xtra and the Maker 3. The Maker 4 far out performs any of my other cutters. Though the others are still excellent machines the Maker 4 not only cuts faster but the cuts are cleaner with fewer passes. I love intricate cardstock cuts and this machine can do them. Pieces as small as .02 x .02 are easily defined after cutting.
I am having alot of trouble with my Cricuit 4. It is very very slow. It actually works but takes a long time to start printing or cutting. I have to just start it and come back later to get my item. My Cricuit 3 started printing or cutting immediately. I gave my Cricuit 3 to my son or I would have it back working and return the Cricuit 4.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from CricutBy Cricut, Cricut, May 5, 2025
We apologize for the trouble you are experiencing with your Cricut Maker 4. We would be happy to assist you in finding a solution. Please contact Cricut Member Care for support.
Connection is always a risk. Its taken me up to am hour to get the cricut to connect to print. It's so inconsistent if it will work via blue tooth or USB. Although if i do connect with the USB i have to cancel between every print because it won't eject the mat back out.
Love the machine! Unfortunately quality control could be better. I purchased this machine for my daughter. I opted to help go through the initial set up with her and I am so glad that I did. The machine would not cut the sample project of removable vinyl. We tried several things…recutting, reseating the housing, reseating the blade in the housing, etc. Finally, I popped out the blade that came in the machine and put in a different brand new blade I had purchased as a backup for her. It then cut perfectly. While I was excited that we resolved the issue, it took time to resolve. I was disappointed to think how much worse the experience would have been with a brand new user who didn’t happen to have another blade on hand or even know that that was the potential issue. I do love the machine and its speed at cutting matted materials! I love mine and the many materials I’ve cut with it! I would definitely buy it for her again. I’d just like to see Cricut look into quality control for blades because I’m confused about how this happened.
I love our new Maker 4. I am so happy for all of the various Ava news of support when ever I have a question. Only difficulty was getting the pen holder out of A in order to put an adaptor holder in for a finer tipped pen. I needed to really push up hard and I hesitated to push that hard. It worked and all is well.
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Customer Rating
5
Cricut Maker 4 Review
on March 24, 2025
Posted by: alicemyk
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the opportunity to test the New Maker 4 Machine. At first, there were some Bluetooth connection problems that were quickly resolved. The speed is a game changer from the Maker 3 machine. I did compare them with vinyl and cardstock materials, and every time, the Maker 4 was faster. I work mainly with cardstock using multiple mats with intricate cuts, and I was amazed at how well the Maker 4 cut!
I honestly can't say enough good things about this machine. I can get a late start with crafting and still get done early. It's so fast I cant keep up with it. That is a nice problem to have. Even the scoring and foiling are faster with this machine. I have to plan twice as many projects before setting out to craft, which again, wonderful for creatives! The maker 4 still accepts all the adaptive tools my maker 3 took, so that was a huge plus. This is such a huge upgrade. Im so grateful for the time it saves me and allows me to create more. Wonderful machine.