Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
ACMER vs Cricut
Where ACMER and Cricut differ
| Compare | ACMER ReviewVisitVisit |  Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129 | $99Lower |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400 | 711.2Higher |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, MX, NL, NZ, PE, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, US | AU, AT, BE, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, DE, DK, EC, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, IE, IN, IT, JP, KR, LU, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PE, PH, PT, SE, SG, TH, TR, TW, US, ZA |
| Multi-colour printing | Not confirmed | No |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | Not confirmed | 645.16 |
| Laser power (W) | 100 | Not confirmed |
| Enclosed models | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Cricut scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.4.
- Price from is lower at Cricut: $99 vs $129.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at Cricut: 711.2 vs 400.
- Warranty is higher at ACMER: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only ACMER offers Email.
- Support channels: only Cricut offers Chat.
- Cricut is available in 3 more countries.
- Products: only ACMER offers Laser engraver.
- Markets: only ACMER offers BG, CZ, EE.
- Markets: only Cricut offers CH, CL, CN.
Our verdict on each
ACMER
ACMER suits makers who want an engraver and a cutting machine from one brand, with machines priced from $129 and a work area of 400 mm. A 100 W fibre marking machine and warranty of 1 to 2 years cover the range most beginners start with.
Cricut
Cricut suits crafters who want a single well known cutting machine and easy help centre support, not buyers who need a laser engraver. Entry price of $99 ranks it near the front of the field on cost, and a 711.2 mm build area handles a full sheet of craft material.
Score breakdown
| Area | ACMER | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of $129 ranks 6 of the 27 brands on price from, above AtomStack's €87.95. | 9.9HigherEntry price of $99 places Cricut at 2 of 27 brands compared. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherCovers laser engraver and cutting machine in an enclosed format, with a 400 mm work area and warranty of 1 to 2 years. | 9.2Cutting machines only in cutting machine, a 711.2 mm work area and 1 years of cover. |
Sources behind this comparison
ACMER
- acmerlaser.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Cricut
- cricut.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- help.cricut.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | ACMER | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Laser engravers and cutting machines | 1 of 34 | 4 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ACMER | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laser engraver, Cutting machineCovers more | Cutting machine |
| Legal entity | JYGHSDEVC LLC | Cricut, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Help centre, Chat, Phone, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ACMER | Cricut | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $129below the median | $99lowest quarter | $224 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 400above the median | 711.2highest quarter | 390 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearshighest quarter | 1 yearat the median | 1 |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | Not confirmed | 645.16highest quarter | 600 |
| Laser power (W) | 100highest quarter | Not confirmed | 60 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
ACMER
Pros
- Entry price of $129 keeps an enclosed machine within reach for a first build.
- Sells laser engraver and cutting machine from one store, while Cricut lists cutting machine only.
- Warranty of 1 to 2 years, with the longer end above the 1.5 year upper quartile in this category.
Cons
- Warranty of 1 to 2 years falls short of the 3 year longest cover in this category.
- Entry price of $129 sits above AtomStack's €87.95, so a cheaper first machine exists elsewhere.
- A 400 mm work area is smaller than the 564.05 mm upper end of the category.
Cricut
Pros
- Entry price of $99 ranks 2 of 27 brands in this comparison.
- A 711.2 mm build area sits above the 425 median for this category.
- Support runs through a help centre, live chat, phone and a community forum.
Cons
- Multi colour is a no, so each layer needs a separate pass.
- Laser engraving is not among its product types (cutting machine), which are cutting machines.
- Warranty of 1 years sits at 5 of 20, below the 1.5 upper quartile here.
Who each suits
ACMER
Who it suits
- Makers who want engraving and cutting from one place, since ACMER lists laser engraver and cutting machine.
- First-time buyers working on modest pieces, with a 400 mm work area and warranty of 1 to 2 years.
- People who prefer to talk to someone, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tight first budgets: AtomStack lists from €87.95, below ACMER's $129.
- Makers who also want filament or resin printing, or scanning: MatterHackers lists fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
- Buyers who only want a cutting machine and value a simple catalogue: Cricut lists cutting machine.
Cricut
Who it suits
- Cricut crafters making vinyl, paper and fabric projects at home
- Shoppers who want help centre and phone support without extra research
- Buyers in the many markets listed in Australia, AT and BE
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone engraving wood or metal, who should look at ACMER or AtomStack instead
- Buyers who print as well as cut, since MatterHackers covers fdm printers, resin printers and scanners
- Multi colour makers who need several shades in a single pass
Country by country
| Country | ACMER | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Ecuador | No | Yes |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
8 of 51 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
ACMER
How much does an ACMER laser machine cost at entry?+
ACMER lists machines from $129, and that entry point sits at 6 of the 27 brands ranked on price from. The cheapest listing is the floor for the brand rather than a bundle, and it covers its laser engraver and cutting machine.
How big a piece can I cut or engrave on an ACMER machine?+
The listed work area is 400 mm, which suits a small board, a panel or a sheet of acrylic. Measure the largest piece you plan to bring before you order, because anything wider than the frame will not fit, whatever the power rating says.
Cricut
What does a Cricut machine cost to start with?+
Machines start at $99 on the shop, which is the entry figure used for comparison. That puts Cricut at position 2 of 27 brands on price from, one of the lower starting points in this group. Higher models in the same range cost more, so the $99 figure is a floor rather than a typical outlay.
How big a work area does a Cricut give me?+
The build area is 711.2 mm, large enough for a full sheet of craft material in a single pass. That figure ranks 3 of 23 in the comparison, above the 425 median for laser engravers and cutters. Sheets sized to the machine cut in one go instead of being pieced together.