# Best mug and tumbler presses for sublimation Source: https://bladeandmat.com/best/best-mug-and-tumbler-press Publisher: Blade & Mat. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://bladeandmat.com/how-we-pick Mug and tumbler presses wrap a heated element around a cup so a sublimation or Infusible Ink transfer bonds evenly all the way around. The choice comes down to which cups fit. Straight 20 and 30 oz skinny tumblers, 40 oz handled tumblers and 11 oz mugs each need the right element or plate, and a press sized for one may not take another. Auto presses close and time the press for you, which helps with batches. Convection ovens skip the element and press several cups at once with shrink wrap. Combo kits add a flat press for shirts. This guide compares each listing on cup sizes accepted, max temperature and heat-up time where stated, the timer, pressure control and auto shutoff. Listings that do not state a spec are marked Not stated. ## Picks ### 1. HTVRONT Auto Tumbler Heat Press A200 Pro Kit - 2 in 1 for Tumblers & Mugs Cup sizes: 2.9 to 3.1 in diameter, 15 to 30 oz; mug option in kit; Max temp: 390°F (200°C) in 4 minutes; Timer: 4 custom modes; Pressure: Adjustable; Auto shutoff: After 15 minutes idle, plus emergency stop An automatic tumbler press with an 11 inch plate, quick-change plates for tumblers and mugs, adjustable pressure, 4 memory modes and a 15-minute idle shutoff. The listing says it reaches 390°F in 4 minutes. What the listing offers: - Press R and it wraps and presses the cup on its own, with 4 customizable modes. - Heats to 390°F (200°C) in 4 minutes with NTC thermistor control, per the listing. - Shuts off after 15 minutes idle and has a one-touch emergency stop. Limits to know: - The main plate fits 15 to 30 oz cups of 2.9 to 3.1 in diameter, not 40 oz handled tumblers. - Max temperature of 390°F is lower than the PYD and VEVOR units here. ### 2. HTVRONT Auto Tumbler Heat Press - A200H Full Cup Transfer Heat Press Machine for 40 OZ Tumbler with Handle, Heat Even Cups Sublimation Machine with Adjustable Pressure & 4 Memory Modes, Blue Cup sizes: 40 oz handled tumblers (remove handle); Max temp: 390°F (200°C) in 4 minutes; Timer: 4 custom modes; Pressure: Adjustable; Auto shutoff: After 15 minutes idle, plus emergency stop The A200H uses a specially shaped 11 inch plate that wraps 40 oz handled tumblers for full-cup transfers. Same auto pressing, memory modes and safety shutoff as the A200. For 40 oz cup sellers. What the listing offers: - Shaped plate built for full-cup transfers on 40 oz handled tumblers. - Adjustable pressure for a tight wrap, per the listing. - Auto press with 4 memory modes and a 15-minute idle shutoff. Limits to know: - The listing notes you must remove the tumbler handle before pressing. - Built around 40 oz cups; the listing does not cover mugs or skinny tumblers. ### 3. PYD Life 2 in 1 40 OZ 30 OZ Tumbler Heat Press Machine 110 V Mint Green Cup sizes: 40 oz (3.46 to 4 in dia) and 30 oz heaters; Max temp: 400°F; Timer: 0 to 999 s; Pressure: Not stated; Auto shutoff: Not stated A 750W manual tumbler press with two heaters: one for 40 oz handled tumblers and 32 oz bottles, one for straight 16 to 30 oz skinny tumblers and 18 oz glass cans. Touch screen control. Covers both sizes on a budget. What the listing offers: - Two heaters in the box cover 40 oz handled tumblers and straight 16, 20 and 30 oz skinnies. - Accepts optional PYD heaters for shot glasses, tapered and wine tumblers, per the listing. - One-year warranty is stated in the listing. Limits to know: - Manual press: no auto pressing or memory modes are described. - The listing does not state pressure adjustment or auto shutoff. ### 4. VEVOR Heat Press Pro 15 x 15 in 8-in-1 Combo Tumbler Hat Heat Press Machine Cup sizes: 6, 12, 17 and 30 oz attachments; 30 oz takes two mugs; Max temp: 480°F (250°C); Timer: 0 to 999 s; Pressure: Not stated; Auto shutoff: Not stated A combo kit with a 15x15 swing-away shirt press, a 6x3 hat press and 6, 12, 17 and 30 oz tumbler attachments. The listing says the 30 oz attachment can do two mugs at once. For crafters who want shirts and mugs. What the listing offers: - Covers shirts, hats and mugs in one kit with four cup attachment sizes. - 30 oz attachment fits two mugs at a time, according to the listing. - Digital control from 32 to 480°F and 0 to 999 seconds. Limits to know: - No 40 oz handled tumbler attachment is listed. - Manual operation; pressure and auto shutoff are not described for the cup attachments. ### 5. PYD Life Sublimation Oven Machine Convection Oven for Tumblers Mugs 25 L Cup sizes: Tapered, 40 oz handled, 1 to 1.5 L mugs; 4 x 11 oz or 4 x 20 oz per batch; Max temp: 446°F; Timer: 1 to 60 min; Pressure: Not applicable (shrink wrap); Auto shutoff: Not stated A 1600W, 25 L convection oven for sublimation that fits tapered and large cups, including 40 oz handled tumblers, and does 4 mugs or 4 skinny tumblers at once with shrink wrap. For odd shapes and batches. What the listing offers: - Batches of 4 x 11 oz mugs, 4 x 20 oz skinnies or 4 x 18 oz glass cans, per the listing. - Handles tapered and large blanks that fixed-element presses cannot wrap. - Top and bottom heating tubes with air circulation and a ceramic enamel interior. Limits to know: - Needs shrink wrap film on every cup, an extra supply cost. - At 16.9 x 16.3 x 14 in and 27.55 lbs, it takes more counter space than a tumbler press. ### 6. VEVOR 5 in 1 Heat Press Machine, Heat Transfer Machine with 30 oz Tumbler Press, 15 x 15 inch, 360° Swing Away T-Shirt Pressing, Fast Even Heating, for T-Shirts/Mugs/Plates/Hats, Black+Blue Cup sizes: 30 oz tumbler press; mug attachments; Max temp: 480°F (250°C); Timer: 0 to 999 s; Pressure: Not stated; Auto shutoff: Not stated A 15x15 swing-away press with a pull-out drawer, a 30 oz tumbler press and attachments for mugs, plates and hats. The lowest price here for a cup press that also does shirts. What the listing offers: - Includes a 30 oz tumbler press alongside the 15x15 shirt press. - 360° swing-away arm and pull-out drawer keep hands away from the hot plate. - Lowest price in this guide for a press that handles cups and shirts. Limits to know: - Fewer cup sizes listed than the 8-in-1, and no 40 oz option. - The listing does not itemize every attachment size or describe auto shutoff. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.