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Cricut Maker 5 Launches at $349 With 3 mm Cutting and Engraving

Cricut launched Maker 5 at a $349 machine-only list price, claiming a 30% smaller body, support for 300-plus materials and 13 tools, and cutting or engraving up to 3 mm.

Short answer

Cricut announced Maker 5 on September 3 and describes September 4 as its launch date, with a $349 machine-only list price. The company says the 30%-more-compact machine works with 300-plus materials and 13 tools, with cutting and engraving up to 3 mm depending on the material and tool. Cricut assigns Slate Blue to its own channel and Teal to Michaels. Additional accessories and compatible specialty tools are separate, while Cricut’s product page said “Available for Purchase on Sept 17th” and showed the machine out of stock as of September 5. Availability is a dated snapshot, not a stock promise.

By The Crafty CatsmanPublished
What Cricut’s launch record establishes

The machine is defined; the complete setup and live stock still need checking

Launch termsCricut calls September 4 the launch date and lists the machine at $349.

Its current product page says purchase begins September 17. Cricut lists Slate Blue through its own channel and Teal through Michaels; included items and live bundle pricing can differ by listing.

Cricut claimsThe platform supports 300-plus materials and 13 compatible tools.

Cricut says Maker 5 can cut and engrave material up to 3 mm, depending on the selected material and tool.

Stock checkCricut’s product page showed out of stock as of September 5.

The same page said “Available for Purchase on Sept 17th.” Both observations are time-bound and may change by color, bundle, retailer, region, and check time.

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ReportCricut corporate release

Maker 5 expands the material range without making $349 a complete setup cost

Cricut announced Maker 5 on September 3 and describes September 4 as its launch date. The machine-only list price is $349, with Slate Blue assigned to Cricut’s channel and Teal to Michaels. Cricut says the machine is 30% more compact, supports more than 300 materials and 13 compatible tools, and can cut and engrave material up to 3 mm depending on the material and tool. Additional accessories and compatible specialty tools are sold separately. The Design Space workflow and internet access remain part of setup and use. Cricut’s product page said “Available for Purchase on Sept 17th” and showed the machine out of stock as of September 5; those are dated observations rather than promises about current inventory.

Why it matters

The headline price covers the machine, not every blade, mat, material, pen, engraving tool, or subscription feature a project may need. The Crafty Catsman has not tested the machine or independently verified Cricut’s performance claims. Availability is a dated snapshot, not a stock promise. Verify the exact color, bundle, included tools, material compatibility, software requirements, subscription features, and live stock before ordering. Wait if you need independent cutting or engraving results before choosing it for a production workflow.

The real upgrade decision sits beyond the launch price+

Cricut lists Maker 5 at 4.7 inches high, 19.8 inches wide, and 7.5 inches deep, with a weight of 10.9 pounds. The specification page lists Bluetooth Low Energy and USB-C connectivity, a 12-inch Smart Materials width, and a maximum Smart Material length of 12 feet. The stated 3 mm limit depends on both the material and the chosen tool; it is not a blanket promise for every material.

A smaller premium cutter with a familiar software and tool ecosystem: Maker 5 is positioned for people who want Cricut’s broadest current cutting-machine workflow in a smaller body. Its useful value depends on the projects, blades, mats, materials, engraving needs, software access, and live bundle price—not the base machine specification alone. No independent accuracy, finish, speed, durability, or noise result is established here.

What remains open:
  • When will each color and bundle be consistently available in each retail channel?
  • Which planned materials and thicknesses are supported by the exact blade or engraving tool required?
  • Which Design Space features are included without a Cricut Access subscription for the intended workflow?
  • How do cut quality, engraving consistency, speed, and noise compare in independent testing?

Wait if the project needs proof or an exact bundle:You need verified stock, independent performance results, a specific color, or a confirmed all-in cost before beginning the project.

Maker 5 may fit if:Its supported materials, compatible tools, physical footprint, and Design Space workflow match the planned projects after separately pricing the required accessories.

Cricut Maker 5 — official launch and specification record

Launch fieldCricut Maker 5
Launch recordAnnounced September 3; Cricut calls September 4 the launch date
Machine-only list price$349
Colors and channelsSlate Blue at Cricut; Teal at Michaels
Material and tool claim300-plus materials; 13 compatible tools
Maximum stated thicknessUp to 3 mm, depending on material and tool
Software and connectivityDesign Space; internet access; Bluetooth Low Energy or USB-C
Availability observationProduct page said purchase September 17 and showed out of stock as of September 5
Independent performance resultNot established here

Sources: Official specifications

Purchase decision

Price the project workflow—not just the machine

Consider it for broad material work

Maker 5 may fit when its 13-tool ecosystem, stated 3 mm limit, smaller footprint, and Design Space workflow match the projects you actually plan to make.

Wait when proof or stock matters

Wait if you need independent cutting or engraving results, a specific color in stock, or a confirmed complete bundle before spending.

Launch record
  1. Maker 5 reaches the market with a smaller footprint and a broader stated material range

    Cricut announced the machine September 3 and calls September 4 its launch date. The company lists a $349 machine-only price, two retail-channel colors, 300-plus materials, 13 tools, and cutting or engraving up to 3 mm; its current product page says purchase begins September 17.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cricut Maker 5 cost?

Cricut launched Maker 5 with a $349 machine-only list price. Blades, tools, mats, materials, bundles, and subscription features may add to the total, so check the exact listing before ordering.

Can Cricut Maker 5 cut 3 mm material?

Cricut says Maker 5 can cut and engrave material up to 3 mm, but the limit depends on the specific material and compatible tool. It should not be read as support for every material at that thickness.

Where are the Cricut Maker 5 colors sold?

Cricut assigns Slate Blue to its own sales channel and Teal to Michaels. Live stock, bundles, pricing, and regional availability can change.

Was Cricut Maker 5 in stock when this report was prepared?

Cricut’s product page said “Available for Purchase on Sept 17th” and showed the machine out of stock as of September 5, 2026. Those are dated page observations, not guarantees about availability now; check the current listing and retailer inventory.

Is this an independent Cricut Maker 5 review?

No. This report uses Cricut’s release, specifications, product page, and official launch image. The Crafty Catsman has not independently tested cutting, engraving, speed, accuracy, durability, noise, software usability, or long-term ownership.

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