Meet the New Cricut Maker 4: Price, Specs, Review

Find your perfect project in Design Space or load one of your own, connect your new Cricut Maker 4 to your computer (laptop, iPad, or smartphone), and watch the magic happen! The latest smart cutting machine from Cricut brings a color upgrade and faster speeds, becoming an excellent entry-level companion for new crafters. The question is, do current owners of Maker and Maker 3 really need this update or not?

Available in the same seashell color as the newest Cricut Explore 4, the Maker 4 shines and sparkles, ready to improve your crafting adventures.

Cricut Maker 4

While a lot of hobbyists hoped to see a brand-new machine with some exciting new features, Cricut Maker 4 seems to be a solid upgrade from Maker 3. All it offers is a pretty new color (there should be two versions, seashell and sage) and faster speeds than the predecessor. Is it enough to amaze crafters?

Let's get into details and see what exactly Maker 4 is, which options it delivers, what tools it supports, and learn the Cricut Maker 4 price point.

Maker 4 Release Date

Cricut unveiled their newest Cricut Maker 4 and Explore 4 in elegant seashell color on the same day, February 27, 2025. However, you cannot purchase either smart cutting machine until midnight, February 28, 2025.

Rumors about the Maker 4 release have been around for a few years. Hobbyists hoped the machine would be a giant upgrade from Maker 3 or older Maker. Some enthusiasts wished to see the machine working with more than 13 tools supported by devices of previous generations. Others believed that the company would offer an option to use three tools at once without having to switch back and forth between the scoring stylus/wheel, perforation, foil, or debossing tip and knives. For now, these hopes and dreams remain wishes for the future.

Cricut Maker 4 Price

The starting Maker 4 price is $399 for the machine only (Access Members always get an automatic discount and can buy it for $359). The bundles are more expensive, starting at $593 and up to $603 or more.

P.S. If you have a Target store nearby, check it out because many hobbyists reported they could get the previous Maker 3 with a 50% discount. This price is not reflected on the shelf or online, but if you go to register and double-check, you might be lucky to grab this smart cutting machine for under $200.

At Michaels, you can get an exclusive Maker 4 in sage color for $449 (the bundle includes a smart cutting machine and extra vinyl, tools, and other materials needed to start making right out of the box) or in seashell color for $399.

What's inside the box with Cricut Maker 4 in seashell color:

• The machine itself in a beautiful seashell color, wrapped in clear plastic;
• One Cricut LightGrip mat (blue) 12 x 12 inches;
• Power cord;
• USB cable with USB-C port to connect your smart cutting machine to a computer (your device must have a USB-C port to use this cable, or you can go with the Maker 3 USB cable to connect your Maker 4 to your laptop);
• One Premium Fine-Point Blade with housing already installed in the machine's clamp B;
• Starter kit with materials to test your Maker 4 (one black Fine Point Pen (0.4 mm), a piece of yellow cardstock, three pieces of removable Smart Vinyl in black color, a piece of Smart Iron-on in black, and a piece of transfer tape) and a QuickStart booklet;
• Like in other Makers, the machine has a USB port on its side (to charge your phone while it is running).

What's inside the box with Cricut Maker 4 in exclusive sage color from Michaels:

• The smart cutting machine (in pretty sage color);
• One Cricut LightGrip mat (blue) 12 x 12 inches;
• Mini weeder tool;
• Power cord;
• USB cable with USB-C port to connect your smart cutting machine to a computer (your device must have a USB-C port to use this cable, or you can go with the Maker 3 USB cable to connect your Maker 4 to your laptop);
  
• One Premium Fine-Point Blade with housing already installed in the machine's clamp B;
• Materials to get started (6 sheets of cardstock, 6 sheets of permanent Smart Vinyl, 6 sheets of Smart Iron-on, and 5 sheets of transfer tape);
• Extra tools (a spatula, a weeder, a scraper, and a scoring stylus);
• A black Fine Point Pen (0.4 mm);
• Michael's version also comes with $30 digital content included;
• There is a USB port on the machine's right side for phone charging.

Maker 4 Specs

Just like Maker 3, the newest Machine 4 can cut, score, engrave, deboss, foil, write, draw, and perforate compatible materials. It supports over 300 materials, including the Smart ones and regular cardstock, vinyl, leather, iron-on, and more.

What makes this machine a little bit different is its maximum speed, which can nearly double compared to the previous generation. According to Cricut, their Maker 4, released in 2025, can cut with speeds up to 14.1 ips (please note that such speed is only possible with Smart Materials that don't require a mat and won't be achievable if you cut fabrics). Besides, due to the higher speeds, the newest machine, 4, is louder than 3 or the original Maker.

Other than that, the elegant, smart cutting machine is just a solid upgrade from Maker 3. It boasts precisely the same functions, supports the same materials, and works with the same tools and mats (or cuts without a mat if you have Smart Materials).

Cricut Maker 4 dimensions are 22.1 in x 7.1 in x 6.2 in.

The machine works with 12 x 12 inches and 12 x 25 inches mats like all Makers and Explores, letting you create a project up to 11.5 inches wide and 23.5 inches long.

If using Smart Materials, your projects can be as wide as 11.7 inches and as long as 12 feet.

The US, Canada, and Mexico are the first countries to see the upgrade. Other countries should see this release starting March 14, 2025.

Would I upgrade my Maker to Maker 4 this year? Absolutely not. I got the champagne Maker under $200 on sale in the end of 2024, and you can potentially find Maker 3 at a similar price these days. If you don't have a Cricut smart cutting machine and wish to own one, the latest Maker 4 can be a good choice for you (if you are willing to pay its full price).