Silhouette Cameo 4 Review, Pros & Cons

Silhouette has recently introduced its latest flagship cutting machine and the next generation of its Cameo Printing and Cutting home machine will be named Silhouette Cameo 5.

Being the latest edition, the Cameo 4 brings out a number of advanced and unique features which were not present in the previous editions.

With the new upgraded design and better software compatibility, the Silhouette Cameo 4 is worth a check for those who are planning to buy a new home-based printing and cutting machine.

In this detailed Silhouette Cameo 4 Review, we have covered everything that you want to know about this latest edition.

By following the given information in the review part of this cutting machine, you can easily make a wise decision on whether you should buy it or not.

The first thing we would like you to know about this upgraded cutting machine is it is more powerful than the previous editions.

It cuts faster with precision and is super easy to use. All these key parameters make this Cameo 4 edition a complete winner.

Silhouette Cameo 4: Overview 

The biggest upgrade that the company has made in this edition is its overall performance. If you have already used the previous edition of the Cameo series, then you would easily figure out the differences between the previous editions and this latest edition.

The Cameo 4 cuts faster and is more powerful. It runs smoothly and finishes its cutting job in no time. It’s very easy to use and anyone can easily use it for various needs.

It is designed with the Smart tool system to detect the cutting size and other things automatically. It requires less manual intervein which makes the cutting task free from hassle.

Silhouette Cameo 4 Review

If you are a deep researcher and want to study more about the latest cutting machine of Silhouette, then you must follow the detailed review of the Silhouette Cameo 4 which is given here.

Let’s get on to the details now!

First Impressions 

Apparently, you will not see major changes in the Cameo 4 edition. The design looks identical to the predecessor I.e. the Cameo 3. It is a super sleek and modern looking cutting machine.

However, if you are still using the Cameo 3, then you will still choose the Cameo 3’s design and not the Cameo 4. Of course, some changes are made on the Cameo 4 by the makers, but the Cameo 3’s design is still impressive.

The Cameo 4 looks a little bulkier than the predecessor and also looks slightly bigger. It weighs around 14 pounds, definitely a portable cutting machine.

The first difference you would notice in the Cameo 4 machine is its retractable lid. The lid provides enough space to print out things easily.

Apart from this, Cameo 4 also features a cross-cutter and pull-out roll feeder which are located at the backside of the machine making it more convenient for the newbies.

The company is releasing two more variants of the Cameo 4 with 15-Inch and 20-Inch widths.

Performance

The performance of the Cameo 4 is based on the cutting force from the built-in motor. Impressively, the performance of this edition has been improved by the makers.

The cutting force of the Cameo 4 is 5000 grams. The previous edition I.e. Cameo 3 has a cutting force of just 250 grams.

Furthermore, the cutting capacity of this machine is also very impressive as it comes with 3mm of clearance.

Also see: Cricut Explore Air 3 Review

It is capable of cutting down thick materials easily making it more versatile for home users as well as professionals who can use different types of sheets to cut down or craft things on it.

With great cutting force, you would be able to create home décor projects easily. With Cameo 4’s great force, you can cut down different types of materials such as metals, mat-boards, cardboard, etc. You can also use the leather sheet as well.

Size of Materials

The supported size of different types of materials of the Cameo 4 cutting machine is 12” wide and 10 feet long which is quite impressive and enough for the home-users to design and craft things.

If we talk about the other cutting machines from Cricut Maker etc. the cutting capacity or the size of materials are limited. Being the new edition, the Cameo 4 supports up to 10 feet long sheets for printing and cutting.

The 12” edition is the first variant of the Cameo 4 machine. The company is also planning to launch two more variants of the same machine.

The second variant will come with a 15” wide and the third variant will come with a 20” wide cutting capacity. The other two variants of the Cameo 4 would be ideal for industry users or professionals who can work on big projects easily.

Accessories and Tools 

Surprisingly, the Cameo 4 package includes a variety of tools and blades. You don’t need to buy them from the external market.

The company has also listed a few upcoming accessories and blades which can be used on the Cameo 4 machine.

The Cameo 4’s box shows off four different types of blades from which, you will only get the Autoblade.

This is normal or we can say the common cutting blade which is used by most cutting machines. The Autoblade is there to cut down normal materials such as vinyl sheets and cardstock.

The company has not included the other types of blades in the box as they are scheduled to launch in the coming days.

You can also use the older blades of previous Cameo editions by using the adapters which are included in the box of the Cameo 4 cutting machine.

The box includes all types of adapters such as ratchet blade, sketch pen, kraft blade, deep cut, and premium blade.

The machine features two carriages where the first carriage uses an auto blade and the second carriage can be used to use different types of blades using the adapters.

A total of four adapters will be included each with a different color. The Cameo 4 is capable of detecting the loaded accessories by figuring out the color of the adapter and will work accordingly.

Feed Roller and Cross Cutter

What makes the Cameo 4 cutting machine a popular choice for new buyers is it comes with a built-in feed roller and cross cutter.

Built-in roller feed

The feed roller is uniquely designed where it can hold material 150 feet long. When in use, the feed roller pulls out the material from the bottom to the front. When the material is no longer needs, the feed roller will return back to its position.

At the backside of the machine, there is a specialized cross-cutter tool included. The cross cutter is used to cut down the most common materials such as vinyl sheets etc.

You can customize the settings of the cross-cutter from the software.

Built-in Crosscutter

The cross cutter on the Cameo 4 comes with a unique functionality where users can easily replace the blades. If the blades are no longer sharp or get dull, you can replace them in no time.

Wireless Connectivity

Everyone needs smart features on the latest machines. We get to see plenty of unique and smart features to work smarter.

The Cameo 4 comes with a built-in Bluetooth which is a wireless connectivity option to connect the machine to different devices using Bluetooth.

The built-in Bluetooth on the Cameo 4 is easy to set up. You don’t need to be an expert to use this feature as all the controls are given to you in the software.

The Cameo 4 machine comes with a dedicated Bluetooth connection button. You just need to turn on the Bluetooth button by pressing it and then confirm the connection on your PC or Laptop.

Bluetooth makes the connection between the Cameo 4 machine and the Computer system super easy. If your system doesn’t have the Bluetooth connection option, you can simply use a USB data cable to connect the Cameo 4 machine to your computer system.

The compatible USB data cable is included in the box, you don’t need to use an external cable for that.

Upgraded Silhouette Studio Software

The Silhouette Cameo series is compatible with Silhouette’s Studio Software. To make use of the Cameo 4 machine, you need to download and install the Silhouette Studio Software on a respective PC system.

Thankfully, the Silhouette Studio Software updates regularly and you will get to explore a number of advanced features with the updated software on the Cameo 4.

Silhouette Studio Software is known as one of the best designing software in the industry which is packed with hundreds of designing and editing tools.

You can make use of different plugins to work with other designing software such as Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw.

The compatible design software is not suitable for beginners as you will need some knowledge to use it. However, you can easily learn things by following the tutorials. The more you learn, the better you work with the software.

The Silhouette Studio Software is free to use. Anyone can download and install this software for free with limited tools.

If you want to work with SVG files or other formats, then you will be asked to upgrade your software with the premium edition. The premium edition of the software lets you use premium designing and editing tools.

Silhouette Cameo 4 In a Nutshell 

Overall, Cameo 4 is the ultimate winner if we compare it with the company’s previous editions. It has more power, great cutting force, and better compatibility which makes it the winner.

The company has redesigned this machine with more compatibility of blades and tools.

When you get the box delivered to your doorstep, you will see most of the accessories and tools are included in it.

The company is planning to launch new blades with two more variants of the Cameo 4 cutting machine in the coming months.

Here we have listed down all the things which are included or modified in the Cameo 4 edition. Check them out now!

Dual Motor System 

Unlike its predecessors, the Cameo 4 comes with a dual-motor system where you will get two carriages. The first carriage uses an auto blade which provides fast and accurate cuts of different types of materials.

The second carriage provides 5000 grams of cutting force to cut down a variety of materials. The second carriage comes with an automatic tool detection feature that detects the type of blade and material size itself.

Roll-feeder 

The roll-feeder comes as a built-in tool on the Cameo 4. This roll-feeder is uniquely designed where it can pull out the roll of the material smoothly and cuts it down precisely.

Auto blade  

As the name says, Autoblade is an automatic blade that comes included with the Cameo 4 machine.

It comes with a single press reset option and has a simple setting option. You can easily make changes to the functionality of the machine by using the Settings option.

Once the machine is connected, you just need to choose the material type from the Silhouette Studio Software, and the machine will automatically detect the material and start its job.

Apart from this, it comes with a 12” cutting width with 50 feet of material support. You will also get a Bluetooth connectivity option to connect the machine wirelessly to your PC system.

The Silhouette Studio software comes with great compatibility and a variety of editing and designing features.

Silhouette Cameo 4: Pros and Cons

Pros: 

  • More powerful than its predecessor
  • 5000 grams of cutting force
  • Built-in feed roller and cross cutter
  • Compatible with PixScan Technology
  • The auto blade is included
  • Comes with a dual carriage that uses two different motors
  • Supports more types of materials than the predecessor with great clearance
  • Built-in Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Compatible with updated Silhouette Studio Software

Cons:

  • Two carriages work differently as per the type of materials
  • The design of this machine is a bit bulkier
  • The free studio software comes with limited features

Final Words: 

Being the latest edition, the Silhouette Cameo 4 is the most advanced and powerful cutting machine for home users. The company has made a few changes to this edition which makes it a refreshed version.

The Cameo 4 is more powerful, supports materials of up to 50 feet long, packs with dual motors, and much more.

If you need a normal cutting machine, then you should not invest your money in the Cameo 4 as it will ask for a few extra bucks.

It supports multiple blades and comes with a built-in roll-feeder and cross-cutter. If you don’t mind paying a few extra bucks, then you should definitely go with the Cameo 4 as it will give you a list of extra tools and functions to improve your productivity level.

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