Comments on: Siser Juliet vs Cricut | Cutting Machine Comparison

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:52:57 +0000

In reply to A Karin. I had the same issue with my original maker and I am afraid to take apart the machine. I wrapped the metal pole in electrical tape to try to minimize movement for now.

By: A Karin

A Karin — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:23:50 +0000

Thank you for your review. I have a cricut maker 3 and as it now needs the rubber rollers replaced, I’m looking for another option that is easier to repair. I paid top dollar for mine and haven’t even had a years use of it. To replace the rollers, I had to find some on eBay – only to discover that the whole machine has to be pulled apart to get the rollers on. Basically my money is gone. Over $400 wasted. I’m going to find something that is repairable.

By: Alesia Keel

Alesia Keel — Sat, 31 May 2025 01:56:24 +0000

thank you great break down

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Wed, 07 May 2025 18:59:14 +0000

In reply to Jer. Thanks for the detailed clarification! You’re absolutely right—Cricut’s version of matless cutting should really come with a footnote and an asterisk. Gotta love that Smart Materials only fine print, right? Appreciate you!

By: Jer

Jer — Wed, 07 May 2025 16:17:31 +0000

For matless cutting you missed that with Cricut, it has to be Smart Materials (it has a thicker backing so it acts like a mat) and it has to be 13″ wide for the Maker/Explore (or 13″ or 25″ for the Venture) anything else goes on a mat and is then its limited to the size of the mat. Juliet can run matless in various widths (and of course it can be any brand). I’m not sure how far apart Juliet’s adjustable pinch wheels are – just 2 need to be on the vinyl. (on the Romeo I can cut 2″ wide scraps without a mat.)