Cricut Joy Xtra Review: an incredibly accurate digital craft cutter

Our pro crafter finds the camera-based accuracy of Cricut Joy Xtra a revelation.

Cricut Joy Xtra review; a small white craft machine on a marble table with card materials
(Image: © Future / Cricut)

Our Verdict

The Cricut Joy Xtra is delightfully easy to set up, and there are no barriers to getting started thanks to Cricut Design Space. Minimalist in style and compact in size, it will blend in no matter the working environment. Whilst it has a limited range of features compared to the larger-format Cricut machines, it excels at what it was designed for and is capable of generating a wide range of satisfying results.

For

  • Attractive and compact design
  • Quick and easy set-up
  • Fast and precise cutting

Against

  • Has a limited cutting depth

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Cricut Joy Xtra specs

Cricut Joy Xtra review; a small white craft cutting machine on a marble table

(Image credit: Future / Cricut)

Price £219.99 (Machine only) £319.99 (+ Materials bundle)
Dimensions 12.5" x 6" x 5.5"
Weight 6lbs / 2.7kg
Max cutting size 8.2" x 11.7" on a mat, or up to 8.5" x 4ft using Smart Materials
Cut Speed 5.65 in per second
Features Cutting, drawing, writing, foiling, Print then Cut
Connections Bluetooth
OS Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Software Cricut Design Space
Website Cricut.com

Cricut Joy Xtra is the brand's latest mini craft cutter, but where does it really sit in the line-up of digital craft machines? After the Cricut Joy proved that there is a market for mini-sized crafting, Cricut decided to expand the range by launching a new machine that has all of the capabilities of the Joy, with a couple of upgrades. 

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

Cricut Joy Xtra

The Cricut Joy Xtra is delightfully easy to set up, and there are no barriers to getting started thanks to Cricut Design Space. Minimalist in style and compact in size, it will blend in no matter the working environment. Whilst it has a limited range of features compared to the larger-format Cricut machines, it excels at what it was designed for and is capable of generating a wide range of satisfying results.

Cesci Angell
Craft and tech writer

Cesci is a Staff Writer for our friends on TechRadar, covering everything from speakers to food processors. Prior to joining TechRadar, Cesci wrote features and reviews for publications including 3D World and Creative Bloq, about gadgets ranging from headphones to smart lights to graphics tablets. She has a broad range of experience from working in different industries, from sustainable materials and packaging to skin care. Cesci still enjoys working on independent creative projects in her free time, but when she isn't writing, she enjoys binge-watching a Marvel series or taking a long walk in the countryside.

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