The MacBook Air was already a great laptop for Cricut makers, but it got even better in summer 2022 when Apple added the M2 chip. It's that large touchscreen that impresses, however, and is the reason why it just pips above the excellent Apple MacBook Air (M2) below. So for Cricut users the lower spec models will do perfectly fine. The base model is a little under-powered (8GB RAM these days is a little shy) and it can mean, as I found in my Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review, that if you're running multiple intensive apps this laptop can slow down.īut, as a crafter the chances of you maxing out this laptop's power will be rare as Cricut Design Space is a low-intensity app. The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is a good option for Cricut users and digital crafters in general because it has a number of good plus points, for example you can get a 15-inch touchscreen model that is perfect for creating projects in Cricut Design Space.īeing a Windows 11 device it runs Cricut Design Space perfectly, and it means you can run Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, or another high-end graphics software like CorelDRAW or Affinity Designer. The best laptop for Cricut makers available now The best laptops for Cricut below will work with all digital craft machines (and the new range of laser cutters, such as Glowforge). If you don't yet have a Cricut, see my guide to the best Cricut machines too, and take a look at the best Cricut alternatives for something different. Alternatively, take a look at my guide to the best Chromebooks for Cricut for alternatives to PC and Mac laptops. We've carefully chosen the devices featured on our list, after hands-on reviewing or extensive evaluation (see how we test laptops for more on our process). Read my guide to the best software for Cricut for more details.įrom lightweight 2-in-1 devices to powerful gaming laptops, running Windows or macOS, there are suitable options to be found across a range of different laptops. Choosing a more powerful laptop could help you create your own designs or explore other creative hobbies, as you may wish to run apps such as Adobe Illustrator. Spend a little bit more and you can get a device with loads more to offer beyond running low-demand applications. While it might be tempting to scrape by with the cheapest machine you can get, that isn't necessarily the best idea.
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