The Brother QL-1110NWB is the best label maker in our scoring: Brother lists it at $334.99 with Direct Thermal printing, up to 69 labels per minute at 300dpi, a 102mm maximum label width, Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and a 2 Year Limited warranty. The Phomemo M110 at a $51.99 sale price is our best value. Every score is our own judgment from maker pages read on 2026-11-02, and no company paid for or adjusted a position.
Basic stand-alone labels for drawers, files and shelves with no computer or phone
Pick by what you want
Best overall
Brother QL-1110NWB
Best value
Phomemo M110
Best warranty (lifetime)
Epson LabelWorks LW-Z730PX
Highest resolution (360 dpi)
Brother P-touch CUBE XP PT-P910BT
Lowest published price
NIIMBOT D110
The ranking
1
Brother QL-1110NWB
Answrs VerdictIt scores highest, 90 out of 100, on 300dpi, the widest label here at 102mm, a stated print speed, every connection type and a two-year warranty.
Price: $334.99 on Brother’s page read on 2026-11-02Technology, resolution and speed: Direct Thermal; up to 69 standard address labels per minute with black text at 300dpiLabel width: Maximum label width of 102mm (~4")Connectivity: Bluetooth wireless technology, USB, USB Host, Wireless (b/g/n), Ethernet and Wireless Direct; software included is P-touch Editor 5.2 for Windows and MacPower and warranty: 120V AC 60 Hz power source (no battery listed); 2 Year Limited warranty
Brother lists the QL-1110NWB at $334.99 as a Direct Thermal label printer rated at up to 69 standard address labels per minute with black text at 300dpi. It takes labels up to 102mm (~4") wide and connects by Bluetooth, USB, USB Host, Wireless (b/g/n), Ethernet and Wireless Direct, with P-touch Editor 5.2 for Windows and Mac included. It runs on a 120V AC 60 Hz supply and carries a 2 Year Limited warranty.
Go ifShipping, postage and barcode labels up to 4 inches wide from a networked desktop printer
Skip ifYou need a battery-powered handheld or laminated tape labels
Why #1 over #2: It leads on 90 points against 78 for the Epson LW-Z730PX, from 300dpi, the widest label at 102mm, a stated speed, every connection type and named PC software, though it has no battery option.
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Epson LabelWorks LW-Z730PX
Answrs VerdictIt scores 78, led by a stated 15 mm/sec speed, USB-C plus Bluetooth and the only lifetime warranty on this list.
Price: $185.00 on Epson’s LabelWorks page read on 2026-11-02Technology, resolution and speed: Thermal Transfer at 180 dpi; Max Print Speed of 15 mm / sec (With AC Adapter)Tape width: Tape Width: 4-24mmConnectivity: USB-C and Bluetooth; Epson Label Editor for Windows and Mac, plus the Epson Label Editor Mobile and Datacom appsPower and warranty: AC adapter included and 6AA batteries (not included); Lifetime Warranty; Epson lists it as the replacement for the discontinued LW-PX400
Epson lists the LW-Z730PX at $185.00 as a Thermal Transfer printer at 180 dpi with a Max Print Speed of 15 mm / sec with the AC adapter. It prints on tapes 4-24mm wide, connects by USB-C and Bluetooth, and works with Epson Label Editor for Windows and Mac and the mobile apps. It takes 6AA batteries (not included) or its AC adapter, carries a Lifetime Warranty and replaces the discontinued LW-PX400.
Go ifIndustrial and field labeling, wire markings and heat-shrink supplies that need a lifetime warranty
Skip ifYou want a built-in rechargeable battery or a low price
Why #2 over #3: It scores 78 against 70 for the PT-P910BT because it states a print speed and technology and offers a lifetime warranty, even though its 24mm width and 180 dpi are lower.
3
Brother P-touch CUBE XP PT-P910BT
Answrs VerdictIt scores 70 on 360 dpi, 36mm width, a Li-ion battery and a two-year warranty, but the page states no speed or technology.
Price: $349.99 on Brother’s page read on 2026-11-02Resolution and speed: High resolution (360 dpi) printing; the page describes fast print speeds but gives no figure, and lists no technology lineLabel width: Max Label Width of 36mm (~1 1/2")Connectivity: Bluetooth wireless technology, a USB cable, the iPrint&Label and P-touch Design&Print2 apps and P-touch Editor softwarePower and warranty: Li-ion battery listed in the box; 2 Year Limited warranty
Brother lists the CUBE XP PT-P910BT at $349.99 with high resolution (360 dpi) printing and a Max Label Width of 36mm (~1 1/2"). It connects by Bluetooth wireless technology or the included USB cable, works with the iPrint&Label and P-touch Design&Print2 apps and P-touch Editor software, and lists a Li-ion battery and a 2 Year Limited warranty. The page gives no speed figure or technology line.
Go ifProfessional labeling that needs 360 dpi, half and full cuts and a rechargeable battery
Skip ifYou want a published print speed or a low price
Why #3 over #4: It ties the Phomemo M110 on 70 points and ranks ahead on the higher print resolution, 360 dpi against 203dpi, even though the M110 states a speed and costs less.
4
Phomemo M110
Answrs VerdictIt scores 70 and is our best value: 203dpi, a stated 30 mm/s and a rechargeable battery at $51.99.
Price: $51.99 sale price (regular price $96.00 shown) on Phomemo’s page read on 2026-11-02Technology, resolution and speed: Inkless 203dpi thermal printing; Printing Speed of 30 mm/sLabel width: Supports labels with widths of 20-50mmConnectivity: Connects via the Print Master app (iOS and Android) or by USB to a computerPower and warranty: 1200mAh lithium battery supports 3-4 hours of use; the page shows a 1-Year Warranty
Phomemo lists the M110 at a $51.99 sale price, with a regular price of $96.00 shown. It prints inkless at 203dpi at 30 mm/s on labels 20-50mm wide, connects through the Print Master app or by USB to a computer, and runs on a 1200mAh lithium battery rated for 3-4 hours of use. The page shows a 1-Year Warranty.
Go ifSmall-business shipping, name and barcode labels printed from a phone at the lowest price among the higher scorers
Skip ifYou need laminated tape or named PC software
Why #4 over #5: It scores 70 against 68 for the PT-D610BT by combining a stated speed, a 50mm width and a rechargeable battery, at a published price of $51.99 against $114.99.
5
Brother P-touch PT-D610BT
Answrs VerdictIt scores 68 on 360 dpi, USB plus Bluetooth with named software and a two-year warranty, held back by no speed figure and a 24mm width.
Price: $114.99 on Brother’s page read on 2026-11-02Technology and resolution: Thermal Transfer; 180 x 360 dpi printing; the page describes faster print speeds but gives no figureTape width: Prints on TZe label tapes up to ~1"; Compatible Tape Widths of 24mmConnectivity: USB cable or Bluetooth; P-touch Editor software and the iPrint&Label app; built-in QWERTY keyboard for stand-alone usePower and warranty: 6 AA Batteries (Not Included) or the included AC adapter; 2 Year Limited warranty
Brother lists the PT-D610BT at $114.99 as a Thermal Transfer label maker with 180 x 360 dpi printing on TZe tapes up to ~1" with a 24mm compatible width. It connects by USB cable or Bluetooth, works with P-touch Editor and iPrint&Label, and has a built-in QWERTY keyboard. It takes 6 AA batteries (not included) or the included AC adapter and has a 2 Year Limited warranty, but the page gives no speed figure.
Go ifOffices and warehouses that want laminated TZe labels typed on a keyboard or sent from a PC or phone
Skip ifYou want a built-in rechargeable battery or a published print speed
Why #5 over #6: It scores 68 against 48 for the NIIMBOT D11 because it lists USB plus Bluetooth, named software, a 24mm width and a two-year warranty.
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NIIMBOT D11
Answrs VerdictIt scores 48, tied with the PT-D410 and placed first on the higher 300 dpi, with a $28.99 price and rechargeable battery.
Price: $28.99 on NIIMBOT’s official store read on 2026-11-02Technology and resolution: Thermal Printing at 300 dpi; the page lists no print speedLabel width: Effective Print Width of 12mmConnectivity: Bluetooth through the NIIMBOT app on iOS or Android; the page says it is not compatible with computersPower and warranty: Built-in lithium battery charged by Type-C in 2–3 hours; the page states no warranty term
NIIMBOT lists the D11 at $28.99 with Thermal Printing at 300 dpi and an Effective Print Width of 12mm. It connects by Bluetooth through the NIIMBOT app on iOS or Android and the page says it is not compatible with computers. A built-in lithium battery charges by Type-C in 2–3 hours, and the page lists no print speed or warranty.
Go ifPhone-only labeling of small items where 300 dpi text matters and the price should stay low
Skip ifYou need computer connection, wider labels or a stated warranty
Why #6 over #7: It scores 48, the same as the PT-D410, and sits ahead on the higher stated resolution, 300 dpi, with a built-in rechargeable battery.
7
Brother P-touch PT-D410
Answrs VerdictIt scores 48, tied with the NIIMBOT D11, with an 18mm width, USB and software and a two-year warranty but no stated resolution.
Price: $54.99 on Brother’s page read on 2026-11-02, shown against an original price of $69.99Technology: Thermal Transfer; the page gives no resolution or speed figureLabel width: Max Label Width of 18mm (~3/4"); Compatible Tape Widths of 12mm, 9mm, 6mm, 3.5mm and 18mmConnectivity: Connects to a PC or Mac with the included USB cable and P-touch Editor software; Mobile Device Printing App: NoPower and warranty: 6 AA Batteries (Not Included) or the included AC adapter; 2 Year Limited warranty
Brother lists the PT-D410 at $54.99, shown against an original price of $69.99. It is a Thermal Transfer desktop labeler with a Max Label Width of 18mm (~3/4"), connects to a PC or Mac by USB with P-touch Editor software, and lists Mobile Device Printing App: No. It runs on 6 AA batteries (not included) or an included AC adapter and has a 2 Year Limited warranty, with no resolution or speed on the page.
Go ifHome and office desks that want a QWERTY keyboard and PC software at a modest price
Skip ifYou want phone printing or a published resolution
Why #7 over #8: It scores 48 against 43 for the NIIMBOT D110 by adding PC software, an 18mm width and a two-year warranty, though it states no resolution.
8
NIIMBOT D110
Answrs VerdictIt scores 43, with 203 dpi, a built-in rechargeable battery and the lowest price here, $15.99, but no speed, software or warranty.
Price: $15.99 on NIIMBOT’s official store read on 2026-11-02Technology and resolution: Direct thermal technology with a 203DPI print head; the page lists no print speedLabel width: Max Printing Width of 12mm; Label Tape Width of 8-15mmConnectivity: Bluetooth through the NIIMBOT app on iOS and AndroidPower and warranty: Built-in 1500mAh battery that can print 4 hours continuously; no warranty term stated
NIIMBOT lists the D110 at $15.99 with a 203DPI direct thermal print head, Max Printing Width of 12mm and Label Tape Width of 8-15mm. It connects over Bluetooth through the NIIMBOT app and has a built-in 1500mAh battery that can print 4 hours continuously. The page states no print speed, PC software or warranty.
Go ifThe lowest published price for a Bluetooth label maker that prints stickers from a phone
Skip ifYou need PC software, a stated speed or a warranty
Why #8 over #9: It scores 43 against 35 for the PT-P300BT on a stated 203DPI resolution, a built-in rechargeable battery and a price of $15.99 against $69.99.
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Brother P-touch CUBE PT-P300BT
Answrs VerdictIt scores 35: Bluetooth printing at $69.99, but a 12mm width, one-year warranty and no resolution or speed figure.
Price: $69.99 on Brother’s page read on 2026-11-02Technology: Thermal Transfer; the page gives no resolution or speed figureLabel width: Max Label Width of 12mm (~1/2")Connectivity: Prints wirelessly over Bluetooth from the free P-touch Design&Print2 app on Apple and Android devices; no USB or PC software is listedPower and warranty: 6 AAA Batteries (Not Included) or the included AC adapter; 1 Year Limited warranty
Brother lists the CUBE PT-P300BT at $69.99 as a Thermal Transfer label maker with a Max Label Width of 12mm (~1/2"). It prints over Bluetooth from the free P-touch Design&Print2 app, takes 6 AAA batteries (not included) or an included AC adapter, and has a 1 Year Limited warranty. No resolution, speed, USB or PC software is listed.
Go ifPhone-designed home labels on laminated TZe tape in a keyboard-less cube
Skip ifYou want PC software, a stated resolution or a longer warranty
Why #9 over #10: It scores 35 against 28 for the PT-D210 by adding Bluetooth phone printing and an included AC adapter.
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Brother P-touch PT-D210
Answrs VerdictIt scores 28, last: a $34.99 price and a one-year warranty, but a 12mm width, battery-only power and no stated connection.
Price: $34.99 on Brother’s page read on 2026-11-02Technology: Thermal Transfer; the page gives no resolution or speed figureLabel width: Max Label Width of 12mm (~1/2"); Compatible Tape Widths of 12mm, 9mm, 6mm and 3.5mmDisplay and software: QWERTY keyboard, 15 Character x 1 line display and 617 built-in symbols; the page lists no USB, Bluetooth or PC softwarePower and warranty: 6 AAA Batteries (Not Included); AC Adapter (Not Included); 1 Year Limited warranty
Brother lists the PT-D210 at $34.99 as a Thermal Transfer handheld and desktop labeler with a QWERTY keyboard, a 15 Character x 1 line display and 617 built-in symbols. It prints on tapes up to 12mm wide, runs on 6 AAA batteries (not included) with no AC adapter included, and has a 1 Year Limited warranty. The page lists no USB, Bluetooth, PC software, resolution or speed, so it scores 28.
Go ifBasic stand-alone labels for drawers, files and shelves with no computer or phone
Skip ifYou want any computer or phone connection
How we ranked these
This list covers current handheld and desktop label makers from Brother, Epson, Phomemo and NIIMBOT with a maker page we could read and a maker photo we could use. Each pick was scored out of 100 with the same rubric from the maker’s own product page, read on 2026-11-02: print technology stated (5 points), best print resolution (15), widest label or print width (15), a numeric print speed (10), connectivity (20), power (10), a published price (10) and warranty (15). A figure the page does not state scores zero. Scores: Brother QL-1110NWB ninety, Epson LabelWorks LW-Z730PX seventy-eight, Brother P-touch CUBE XP PT-P910BT seventy, Phomemo M110 seventy, Brother P-touch PT-D610BT sixty-eight, NIIMBOT D11 forty-eight, Brother P-touch PT-D410 forty-eight, NIIMBOT D110 forty-three, Brother P-touch CUBE PT-P300BT thirty-five and Brother P-touch PT-D210 twenty-eight. Ties go to the higher print resolution, and best value is the lowest published price among the picks scoring sixty-five or more. The weights are our judgment from vendor-stated specifications, not lab measurements, and print quality, tape cost, app quality and reliability are not scored. The list mixes handheld tape labelers with the QL-1110NWB desktop label printer, which prints on paper labels rather than TZe tape. No company paid for or adjusted a position. Prices are those published on each maker’s pages on the read date, include sale prices where shown, and change often; where a figure is not stated we say so. Photos come from each maker’s own site; the Brother QL-1110NWB, PT-D610BT, PT-D410 and PT-D210, NIIMBOT and Phomemo images are product shots on white, and the PT-P910BT, PT-P300BT and Epson images are application photos cropped to a wide frame. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best label maker in 2027?
The Brother QL-1110NWB scores highest in our rubric, 90 out of 100. Brother lists it at $334.99 with Direct Thermal printing, up to 69 standard address labels per minute at 300dpi, a 102mm maximum label width, Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and a 2 Year Limited warranty. It is a desktop label printer on AC power rather than a handheld tape labeler.
What is the best value label maker?
The Phomemo M110 at a $51.99 sale price (regular price $96.00 shown). It scores 70 out of 100 with 203dpi thermal printing, a 30 mm/s print speed, 20-50mm labels and a 1200mAh battery. We define best value as the lowest published price among the picks scoring 65 or more.
Which label maker has the best warranty?
The Epson LabelWorks LW-Z730PX, which lists a Lifetime Warranty at $185.00 with Thermal Transfer at 180 dpi, USB-C and Bluetooth. The Brother QL-1110NWB, PT-P910BT, PT-D610BT and PT-D410 list 2 Year Limited warranties.
Which label maker is cheapest?
The NIIMBOT D110 at $15.99 on NIIMBOT’s official store. It prints at 203DPI over Bluetooth with a built-in 1500mAh battery but states no warranty, print speed or PC software, so it scores 43.
Widest label or print width listed on the maker page at a glance
NIIMBOT D1112 mm (higher is wider)
Brother P-touch CUBE PT-P300BT12 mm (higher is wider)
Brother P-touch PT-D21012 mm (higher is wider)
NIIMBOT D11015 mm (higher is wider)
Brother P-touch PT-D41018 mm (higher is wider)
Epson LabelWorks LW-Z730PX24 mm (higher is wider)
Brother P-touch PT-D610BT24 mm (higher is wider)
Brother P-touch CUBE XP PT-P910BT36 mm (higher is wider)
Phomemo M11050 mm (higher is wider)
Brother QL-1110NWB102 mm (higher is wider)
Widest label or print width listed on the maker page, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
