Cricut · Updated July 2026

Cricut Joy Xtra: price, specs & release date

Name: Cricut Joy Xtra
Brand: Cricut
Price: 179 USD
Availability: InStock

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Cricut Joy Xtra, released 2023-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: cricut.com verified 2026-07-13 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

Is the Cricut Joy Xtra a good buy?

At $179, the Cricut Joy Xtra is the cheapest of the 9 craft cutting machines we track, where the median is $399. On the spec sheet, its max material width of 8.5 in is the lowest of the 9, its max cut length of 11.7 in is the lowest of the 7, and its compatible tool count of 3 is the lowest of the 4.

Specifications

Price (US)	$179 US MSRP $179.00 (Machine Only) listed on the official cricut.com product page (Item #2010313), accessed 2026-07-13. Cricut's 29 Aug 2023 launch press release listed an introductory $199; the current official MSRP shown on the product page is $179.00.
Brand	Cricut
Released	2023-09
Cutting force grams	—
Max material width (in)	8.5
Max cut length (in)	11.7
Max material thickness (mm)	—
Tool system	single-tool
Compatible tool count	3
Print and cut	Yes
Matless cutting	Yes
Connectivity	bluetooth
Software	Cricut Design Space
Weight grams	—

Source: cricut.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by creativebloq.com. The official cricut.com product page (Item #2010313, "Cricut Joy Xtra™", Machine Only) confirms this exact model — distinct from the smaller Cricut Joy and the larger Explore/Maker/Venture — and lists Weight 6 lbs (2.7 kgs), Max cut size using machine mat 8.2 in x 11.7 in, Max cut size using Smart Materials 8.5 in x 4 ft, Bluetooth wireless, the free Design Space app, and "3 compatible tools" for cutting/writing/foiling, at a US MSRP of $179.00 (Machine Only). The Creative Bloq dated review (published 16 January 2024) independently corroborates the same figures: 6lbs / 2.7kg, 8.2" x 11.7" on a mat, up to 8.5" x 4ft on Smart Materials, Bluetooth, Cricut Design Space, and Print then Cut. Cricut's launch press release (29 August 2023) confirms availability beginning September 7, 2023; cuttingForceGrams and maxMaterialThicknessMm are not disclosed on any fetched page and are left null.

Is the Cricut Joy Xtra worth it vs cheaper craft cutting machines?

Cricut Joy Xtra against its closest cheaper and pricier craft cutting machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked →

Product	Price	Max material width (in)	Max cut length (in)	Tool system	Compatible tool count	Print and cut
Cricut Joy Xtra this	$179	8.5	11.7	single-tool	3	Yes
Silhouette Portrait 4	$199.99	8.5	12	single-tool	—	Yes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cricut Joy Xtra cost?

The Cricut Joy Xtra has a US price of $179 (US MSRP $179.00 (Machine Only) listed on the official cricut.com product page (Item #2010313), accessed 2026-07-13. Cricut's 29 Aug 2023 launch press release listed an introductory $199; the current official MSRP shown on the product page is $179.00.), as of 2026-07-13.

How does the Cricut Joy Xtra compare on price?

At $179, the Cricut Joy Xtra is the cheapest of the 9 craft cutting machines we track, where the median is $399.

When was the Cricut Joy Xtra released?

The Cricut Joy Xtra was released 2023-09.

What are the Cricut Joy Xtra's key specs?

Cricut Joy Xtra (Cricut): maxMaterialWidthIn 8.5, maxCutLengthIn 11.7, toolSystem single-tool, compatibleToolCount 3, printAndCut Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.