Cricut® Explore 5 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Ultimate Bundle, Taupe

Really easy to use and set up. The amount of product that comes with it is fantastic. I was able to get started on projects right away and didn't have to purchase a lot of extra things right off the bat.

Compact, lightweight and fast. I wasn't prepared for how much my productivity would improve with this machine, but this was a good problem to have. Connectivity was simple, so getting the first cut in took way less time than I expected. This was a great buy and I'd highly recommended it

I purchased the Explore 5 to replace an Explore 2. More versatility, faster, simple to use (I think would be a great machine for a beginner) and really well priced of the lot. I started in 2008 with the little cutter, mainly scrapbooking and cards, progressed to decor (banners for parties, etc) and it was finicky sticking things on with glue. I also learned to do stencils for etching glasses and also for using fabric paint, a LOT of fun personalizing things. I am loving the pen abilities of this machine, the size (compact!) and how neatly it cuts, and as I get to know more materials and tools/abilities in Design Space, (high honestly overwhelmed me at first) I am having sooo much fun and I haven't even scratched the surface of what one can make with this great little machine!

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) Amazing new machine, the Explore 5, easy to use straight out of the box. Set up was quick and easy, with plenty of materials and tools to start making right away. This new machine has load and go, only one button to push, and loads the material/mat and starts cutting immediately. The new scoring tool works well with all materials I tried. I tested several materials, different weights of cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, infusible ink, felt, acetate, and so on; the Explore 5 cut everything quickly and precisely.

Happy with machine, the bundle was great, there are a lot of options to get you started and really get to know the machine without having to buy anything else.

I bought this after just buying the joy extra to do larger project. Never using a maker or explore before i didnt bother about the issue with changing the blades/scorer etc as i was used to it from the joy. Fast speed and good cut. Much louder than the joy xtra but that was expected being a much bigger machine. My only dissappointment was the first time i used the pen i realised i could not leave the blade in like the other machines as the clamps are not independent like on previous machines but one solid mechanism. This means if you dont take the blade out that it also cuts the writing out about an inch to the right of the writing so be warned if you want to leave the blade in while you write then this is not the machine for you, if however you are happy to only use one clamp at a time then its a brilliant option. If i had known about this issue i would definitley have bought the explore 4 instead but after buying 2 machines in a month i wont be buying a 3rd lol. Overall i am more than happy with the machine and it only lost a star due to the clamp issue

I don't understand why you had to change the size of the pens. I have so many of your pens that I use in my Maker. I use them a lot and this change is very frustrating to me.

I was really excited to get a new Cricut machine as my current ones are several years old. At first I was impressed with the speed of the new Cricut Explore, but unfortunately the issues started not long after I began using it. The main problem has been with Print Then Cut. It works one minute and then completely fails the next. I've wasted a lot of materials and printer ink trying to get it to work consistently. I've also spent time speaking with Cricut support via chat to troubleshoot the problem, but nothing has resolved it. To test whether it was my design or settings, I ran the exact same project on my older Cricut Maker, and it cut perfectly with no issues. This makes me believe the machine I received may be faulty. It's really disappointing because I had high hopes for upgrading my machine, but the inconsistency and wasted materials have been frustrating. Unfortunately I would like to return it.

I purchased this with high expectations, but it doesn't cut all the way through. I contacted support, and after spending nearly 3 hours troubleshooting and feeling like I was being blamed for the issue, they finally agreed to send a replacement cutter. I'm hoping that solves the problem, but I'm not very confident at this point. I have a feeling I'll end up spending another few hours with support if the replacement doesn't fix it.

Not enough details and instructions for use and limited in what can be created. Not good for signs that are bigger than 24 in