Silhouette Machine Comparison Chart

Silhouette cameo 3 vs portait 2 vs curio

Cameo 3
Portrait 2
Curio

Cut up to

2mm

2mm

2mm

Size

22.5 in. x 6 in. x 8.5 in.
(57.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 21.6 cm)

16.2 in. x 5.5 in. x 4.4 in.
(41.1 cm x 14.0 cm x 11.2 cm)

20.9 in. x 6.5 in. x 5 in.
(53.1 cm x 16.5 cm x 12.7 cm)

Weight

8 lbs 15 oz

3 lbs 8 oz

5 lbs 5 oz

Max Cutting Size

12 in. x 24 in.
(30.5 cm x 61 cm)
with a cutting mat
12 in. x 10 ft. (30.5 cm x 3 m)
with a lined media

8 in. x 12 in.
(20.3 cm x 30.5 cm)
with a cutting mat
8 in. x 10 ft. (20.3 cm x 3 m)
with lined media

8.5 in. x 12 in.
(20.3 cm x 30.5 cm)
with large base

Print & Cut

Yes

Yes

Yes

PixScan TM Compatible

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dual Carriage

Yes

No

Yes

Matless Cutting

Yes

Yes

No

Bluetooth

Yes

Yes

No

AutoBlade Compatible

Yes

Yes

No

Stipple

Yes, ink Only

No

Yes, ink and Soft Metal

Emboss/Deboss/Etch

No

No

Yes

Barcode Scanning

Yes

No

No

Cut From USB Device

Yes

No

No

Special Features

  1. Full-color LCD touch screen
    for easy navigation and use
  2. Crosscutter on back of
    unit for cutting materials
    fed directly from a roll
  3. Compatible with Silhouette
    Roll Feeder for lined
    media (like vinyl)
  1. Small and compact
  2. Lightweight
  3. Compatible with Silhouette
    Roll Feeder for lined
    media (like vinyl)
  1. 5 mm clearance for
    thicker media
  2. Unlocks exclusive Silhouette
    Studio® features, such as
    stippling and embossing

Intro Video

Price

Machine Only: $229.99
Bundles: $249.99+