Silhouette Machine Comparison 2026

Compare the latest Silhouette cutting machines. Detailed specs on the Cameo 5, Cameo Pro MK-II, Portrait 4, and Curio 2, including cutting depth, speed, and tool compatibility.

Specifications

Model name	Silhouette CAMEO®5α	Silhouette CAMEO®5	Silhouette CAMEO®5α PLUS	Silhouette CAMEO®5 PLUS	Silhouette CAMEO® PRO MK-II	Silhouette Portrait®4	Silhouette CURIO™2
Clearance	3mm	3mm	3mm	3mm	3mm	2mm	20mm
Max Cutting Depth	3mm	3mm	3mm	3mm	3mm	2mm	3mm
Max Cutting Speed	300mm/s	300mm/s	300mm/s	300mm/s	300mm/s	100mm/s	100mm/s
Max Sketching Speed	400mm/s	300mm/s	400mm/s	300mm/s	300mm/s	100mm/s	100mm/s
Max Cutting Size (with a cutting mat)	12 in. x 24 in. (30.5 cm x 61.0 cm)	12 in. x 24 in. (30.5 cm x 61.0 cm)	14.6 in. x 15 in. (37.1 cm x 38.1 cm)	14.6 in. x 15 in. (37.1 cm x 38.1 cm)	23.2 in. x 24 in. (59.0 cm x 61.0 cm)	8.5 in. x 12 in. (21.6 cm x 30.5 cm)	12 in. x 12 in. (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Max Cutting Size (without a cutting mat)	11.6 in. x 16 ft. (29.5 cm x 4.88m)	11.6 in. x 16 ft. (29.5 cm x 4.88m)	14.6 in. x 16 ft. (37.1 cm x 4.88 m)	14.6 in. x 16 ft. (37.1 cm x 4.88 m)	23.6 in. x 16 ft. (60.0cm x 4.88m)	8.6 in. x 4.5 ft. (21.8 cm x 1.37 m)	12 in. x 12 in. (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Carriage Type	Dual Carriage	Dual Carriage	Dual Carriage	Dual Carriage	Dual Carriage	Single Carriage	Dual Carriage
Unit Size	22.28 in. x 6.94 in. x 4.89 in. (56.6 cm x 17.6 cm x 12.4 cm)	22.28 in. x 6.94 in. x 4.89 in. (56.6 cm x 17.6 cm x 12.4 cm)	25.28 in. x 6.94 in. x 4.89 in. (64.2 cm x 17.6 cm x 12.4 cm)	25.28 in. x 6.94 in. x 4.89 in. (64.2 cm x 17.6 cm x 12.4 cm)	34.49 in. x 7.68 in. x6.69 in. (87.6 cm x 19.5 cm x 17.0cm)	17.32 in. x 6.42 in. x 4.88 in. (44.0 cm x 16.3 cm x 12.4 cm)	24.06 in. x 19.86 in. x 9.39 in. (61.1 cm x 50.5 cm x 23.9 cm)
Unit Weight	11.46 lbs 183.42 oz (5.2kg)	11.46 lbs 183.42 oz	12.57 lbs 201.06 oz (5.7kg)	12.57 lbs 201.06 oz (5.7kg)	19.84 lbs 317.47 oz (9.0kg)	4.41 lbs 70.55 oz (2.0kg)	23.80 lbs. 380.96 oz (10.80kg)
Color Options	Classic White Matte Black Matte Pink	Classic White Matte Black Matte Pink Bianco Carrara	Matte Black	Classic White	Matte Black	Classic White	Classic White

Features

Model name	Silhouette CAMEO®5α	Silhouette CAMEO®5	Silhouette CAMEO®5α PLUS	Silhouette CAMEO®5 PLUS	Silhouette CAMEO® PRO MK-II	Silhouette Portrait®4	Silhouette CURIO™2
Navigation	Touch panel	Touch panel	Touch panel	Touch panel	Touch panel	Buttons	Touch panel
Bluetooth®	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Print & Cut	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Print & Cut Registration Marks	4 points	3 points	4 points	3 points	4 points	3 points	3 points
PixScan™ Compatible	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	No
Half cut	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Crosscutter	ES mat, Cut mat or Pop-out cut is required	ES mat, Cut mat or Pop-out cut is required	ES mat, Cut mat or Pop-out cut is required	ES mat, Cut mat or Pop-out cut is required	Cut mat or Pop-out cut is required	ES mat, Cut mat or Pop-out cut is required	✅
Crosscutter	Auto	Auto	Auto	Auto	Auto/Manual	Auto	No
Roll Feeder	Add-on accessory	Standard accessory	Add-on accessory	Standard accessory	Standard accessory	No	No
ES mat Compatible	✅	✅	✅	✅	No	✅	The ES Bed is included as a standard accessory

Blades and Tool Compatbility Charts

Model name	Silhouette CAMEO®5α	Silhouette CAMEO®5	Silhouette CAMEO®5α PLUS	Silhouette CAMEO®5 PLUS	Silhouette CAMEO® PRO MK-II	Silhouette Portrait®4	Silhouette CURIO™2
Blade (Ratchet)	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗
Auto blade (Type B)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Premium blade	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗
Deep cut blade	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗	❗
2mm Kraft Blade	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
2mm Kraft Blade (Type B)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
3mm Kraft Blade	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅		✅
Manual Blade (1mm)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Manual Blade (2mm)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Rotary Blade	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅		✅
Punch Tool	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅		✅
Pen Holder (Type B)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Tool Adapter Set	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Heat Pen	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Embossing Tool (Type C)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Pen Holder (Type C)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅		✅
Power Engraver							✅
Leather Punch Tool							✅
Leather Carving Knife							✅