Cricut - Ensemble essentiel 5 Explore 4040, taupe

I recently upgraded my Explore 2 to the 5. My 2 lasted me 6 years of heavy use and never let me down. I am a big fan of your machines and I have used the software since the beginning. Very easy to use, a worthwhile monthly expense. Now, as for the Explore 5, WOW! So FAST! I do lots of print then cuts and it reads the guide lines in seconds. I used to sit down when waiting for a print then cut, but not anymore as it’s ready so quickly. I have cut cardstock, paper, stickers, vinyl and HTV since getting this new machine and everything has cut great! I ran a sign making workshop this summer for a group of friends and I designed everyone’s lettering in Design Space and cut it all in advance of the workshop. The tools you guys provide made it easy and everyone loves their signs. I am a happy Cricut user and will continue to be!

I bought this in March of 2026. I love how fast it is and how good the cut is

Explore 5 bundle was nice. I gave it the 4 because it had a tool in the bundle that I received in another bundle. When the bundles are created products should be slightly different when it comes to including tools.

Almost Perfect🤗 the only 2 thing I will add is power off button, and I prefer it that the machine can close like before not with the gap, can accumulate dust and whatever can go there like a spider. Other than that is perfect. im happy with my purshase

I love my cricut! I had to get a new machine after a house flood. The only things I'm not thrilled with are that there is no off button, the opening on the top is odd because dust can get into it and I miss the pretty teal color of my cricut 3.