Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, I’m taking a deep dive into the new Cricut Explore 5 and comparing it to previous Explore machines to see what’s changed!

Cricut has updated the design and lowered the price point. But do the changes they've made changes actually make this cutting machine better?

I purchased this machine myself so I could give you a real, unbiased look at what’s new and what you should know before you buy.

In this video, we’ll cover:
❇️ What’s new with this Cricut machine
❇️ Changes to tools and blades
❇️ The new pen holder (and what it means for your existing Cricut pens)
❇️ Updated tool storage and machine design
❇️ Whether or not you should actually buy this Cricut

If you’re trying to decide whether the Cricut Explore 5 is worth adding to your craft room, this review will help you make the call!

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