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Best Brother ScanNCut machines and bundles

Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick

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  • Closest match for the job

    Brother SDX125E: 3 mm auto blade, 682 designs

    The auto blade detects material thickness with no blade adjustment or material selection, per the listing.

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  • Most for the money on paper

    SDX125EGY with Rotary Auto Blade Kit and fabric mat

    Bundle includes the CADXRBKIT1 Rotary Auto Blade Kit and CADXMATF12 Fabric Mat, per the listing.

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  • Most complete listing

    Brother SDX325: 1,303 designs, fabric blade support

    The listing names 1,303 built-in designs, including 140 quilt patterns and 17 lettering fonts.

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Brother ScanNCut is the one craft cutter line with a built-in scanner, and that changes how you work. You can scan a drawing or a printed sheet, edit it on the touch screen and cut without opening a laptop. The models differ less than the prices suggest. The DX machines all list a 3 mm cut limit and an auto blade that senses material thickness, so the real choices are how many built-in designs you get, which extra blades come in the box and whether wireless works out of the box. This guide compares the SDX325, the Disney SDX230Di, three SDX125 packages (plain, fabric and vinyl bundles) and the older CM350 on thickness, blades, screen, connectivity and built-in designs, using only what each Amazon listing states. The SDX125 bundles share one machine, so pick the bundle by the material you will cut most.

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Facts are taken from each Amazon listing. Prices are checked daily and shown with their date.

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Pick 1 · Brother

Brother SDX125E: 3 mm auto blade, 682 designs

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The core ScanNCut DX model with a built-in scanner, a self-adjusting auto blade and a 3 mm cut limit. The best value entry to the line for most crafters.

What the listing offers

  • The auto blade detects material thickness with no blade adjustment or material selection, per the listing.
  • Cuts up to 3 mm materials such as vinyl, fabric, balsa wood, chipboard, foam and felt.
  • The scanner can directly cut printed stickers and place designs without counting blocks.

Limits to know

  • Comes with a single 12 x 12 in standard tack mat, so fabric work needs a separate fabric mat or blade kit.
  • The listing says it is for US 120 volt use only and other use voids the warranty.
See it on AmazonListing title: Brother SDX125E ScanNCut Electronic Cutting Machine Scanner

Pick 2 · Brother

SDX125EGY with Rotary Auto Blade Kit and fabric mat

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The SDX125 machine bundled with Brother's rotary blade kit and a CADXMATF12 fabric mat. The cheapest way in this list to get a ScanNCut set up for fabric.

What the listing offers

  • Bundle includes the CADXRBKIT1 Rotary Auto Blade Kit and CADXMATF12 Fabric Mat, per the listing.
  • Same scanner and 3 mm auto blade as the SDX125E for paper, vinyl and chipboard work.
  • Costs less than the SDX325 while adding fabric-specific tools in the box.

Limits to know

  • Only 682 built-in designs, fewer than the SDX325 and SDX230Di listings.
  • The listing does not state the size of the included fabric mat beyond its model number.
See it on AmazonListing title: Brother ScanNCut SDX125EGY Electronic DIY Cutting Machine with Scanner...

Pick 3 · Brother

Brother SDX325: 1,303 designs, fabric blade support

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The top ScanNCut DX listing with the most quilt patterns and fonts and a focus on fabric cutting. Suits quilters who want the biggest built-in library.

What the listing offers

  • The listing names 1,303 built-in designs, including 140 quilt patterns and 17 lettering fonts.
  • Thin Fabric Auto Blade support is listed for quilting and raw edge applique pieces.
  • Blade Sensor Technology detects material thickness and cuts up to 3 mm.

Limits to know

  • Costs about twice the SDX125E while listing the same 3 mm limit and 5 in screen.
  • The listing does not clearly state what blades and mats ship in the box, so confirm before buying.
See it on AmazonListing title: Brother ScanNCut DX SDX325 Electronic Cutting Machine

Pick 4 · Brother

Brother SDX230Di: 1,435 designs incl. 152 Disney

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A Disney-themed ScanNCut DX with the largest built-in design count in this guide. Worth it if Disney designs are part of what you plan to make.

What the listing offers

  • The listing states 1,435 built-in designs, including 152 Disney designs and 140 quilt patterns.
  • Blade Sensor Technology cuts up to 3 mm and detects material thickness automatically.
  • Wireless network ready for sending designs from a PC, phone or tablet.

Limits to know

  • The Disney styling and designs drive the price premium over the SDX125E.
  • The listing says it is for US 120 volt use only and other use voids the warranty.
See it on AmazonListing title: Brother ScanNCut DX SDX230Di Disney Cutting Machine, Includes 152 Buil...

Pick 5 · Brother

SDX125e Complete Vinyl Bundle: vinyl, tape and 6 blades

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The SDX125e with 10 sheets of adhesive craft vinyl, a 12 in x 6 ft gridded transfer tape roll and six spare blades. Suits crafters who mostly cut decals.

What the listing offers

  • Includes 10 adhesive craft vinyl sheets and a 12 in x 6 ft transfer tape roll with grid, per the listing.
  • Six CADXBLD1 replacement blades are in the box, so blade wear is covered for a while.
  • Same scanner and 3 mm auto blade as the standard SDX125E.

Limits to know

  • Costs about $110 more than the plain SDX125E listing for supplies you could buy separately.
  • No fabric mat or rotary blade, so it is a poor fit for quilters.
See it on AmazonListing title: Brother DIY Cutting Machine ScanNCut SDX125e, Complete Vinyl Bundle

Pick 6 · Brother

Brother CM350 ScanNCut2: 300 DPI scanner, lowest price

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The older ScanNCut2 with a 300 DPI scanner, 4.85 in touch screen and 631 designs. The cheapest scanner-equipped cutter here, with fewer listed specs.

What the listing offers

  • The 300 DPI built-in scanner turns scanned images into cut designs, per the listing.
  • Works as a standalone device with on-screen editing, or connected to a PC.
  • Includes a 12 x 12 in cutting mat and supports upgrading to a larger mat.

Limits to know

  • Wireless needs a ScanNCut Online activation card that is not included, according to the listing.
  • The listing does not state a cut thickness or an auto blade, unlike the DX models.
See it on AmazonListing title: Brother CM350 Electronic Cutting Machine, Scanncut2, 4.85” LCD Touch S...

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