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The 10 Best Label Makers as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best label makers you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Brother P-touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT

9.0Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ80
Best value

Brother P-touch H110

8.6Best budget handheld
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ20
Also great

Dymo LabelWriter 550

8.7Best for shipping
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ100

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these label makers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each label maker does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Label MakersScoreBest forTypeApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Brother P-touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT9.0Best overallBluetooth (phone-controlled)ยฃ80View Price
2Dymo LabelWriter 5508.7Best for shippingThermal desktopยฃ100View Price
3Brother PT-D4108.6Best feature handheldHandheld (large display)ยฃ55View Price
4Brother P-touch H1108.6Best budget handheldHandheld keyboardยฃ20View Price
5Dymo LabelManager 2808.5Best rechargeable handheldHandheld (rechargeable)ยฃ60View Price
6Dymo LabelManager 1608.5Best handheld valueHandheld keyboardยฃ25View Price
7Brother VC-500W8.4Best full-colourColour (inkless ZINK)ยฃ100View Price
8Phomemo D308.4Best pocketBluetooth pocketยฃ25View Price
9Dymo LetraTag LT-100H8.3Best for simple home useHandheld keyboardยฃ18View Price
10Niimbot D1108.3Best app-driven budgetBluetooth (app)ยฃ20View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Brother P-touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT

9.0Our number one pick.

The P-touch Cube Plus pairs with your phone or PC over Bluetooth so you can design labels with custom fonts, symbols and barcodes on a proper screen, then print durable laminated tape, the most flexible label maker for most people. It needs an app and charging, but the design freedom and tape quality are exceptional.

Print quality: 9.4Ease: 8.8Features: 9.4Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Design on phone or PC
  • Durable laminated tape
  • Lots of fonts and symbols
Cons
  • App-dependent
  • Rechargeable battery to manage
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ80
2
Best for shipping

Dymo LabelWriter 550

8.7A superb runner-up.

The LabelWriter 550 prints address, shipping and barcode labels fast from your computer using thermal printing with no ink, ideal for small businesses and home sellers. It only does die-cut label rolls, but for high-volume address labels it is excellent.

Print quality: 9.0Ease: 8.8Features: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Fast thermal printing
  • No ink needed
  • Great for shipping
Cons
  • Roll labels only
  • Tethered to a computer
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ100
3
Best feature handheld

Brother PT-D410

8.6Rounds out our top three.

The PT-D410 offers a big graphical display, a QWERTY keyboard and loads of symbols and frames in a self-contained handheld, great for detailed labels without an app. It is bulkier than mini models, but the features and laminated tape are excellent.

Print quality: 9.0Ease: 8.8Features: 9.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Large graphical display
  • Lots of symbols and frames
  • Durable laminated tape
Cons
  • Bulky handheld
  • Takes AA batteries
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ55
4
Best budget handheld

Brother P-touch H110

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The P-touch H110 is a simple, affordable handheld that prints durable laminated P-touch tape with a QWERTY keyboard, a brilliant budget all-rounder. The display is small, but the tape quality and value are excellent.

Print quality: 8.8Ease: 8.8Features: 8.2Value: 9.4
Pros
  • Durable laminated tape
  • Simple QWERTY keyboard
  • Great value
Cons
  • Small display
  • Runs on AAA batteries
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ20
5
Best rechargeable handheld

Dymo LabelManager 280

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The LabelManager 280 adds a rechargeable battery, a graphical display and PC connectivity to a comfortable handheld, handy for steady office labelling. The tape isn't laminated like Brother's, but the rechargeable convenience and ease are excellent.

Print quality: 8.6Ease: 9.0Features: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Graphical display
  • PC connectivity
Cons
  • Non-laminated tape
  • Pricier than basic
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ60
6
Best handheld value

Dymo LabelManager 160

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The LabelManager 160 is a light, easy handheld with a QWERTY keyboard and several text styles at a low price, a dependable quick-label tool. The tape is non-laminated, but for fast, affordable labels it is excellent.

Print quality: 8.4Ease: 9.0Features: 8.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Easy and light
  • Several text styles
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Non-laminated tape
  • Basic display
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ25
7
Best full-colour

Brother VC-500W

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The VC-500W prints full-colour labels and stickers without ink using ZINK technology, great for organising and decorating with colour. The tape is pricier and not laminated, but the colour output and creativity are good.

Print quality: 8.6Ease: 8.2Features: 8.8Value: 8.0
Pros
  • Full-colour, no ink
  • Creative stickers
  • Wi-Fi printing
Cons
  • Pricier colour tape
  • Software learning curve
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ100
8
Best pocket

Phomemo D30

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The tiny Phomemo D30 prints small thermal labels from a phone app, perfect for jars, cables and home organising in a pocket-sized body. The labels are small and thermal, but the portability and value are good.

Print quality: 8.2Ease: 8.6Features: 8.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Pocket-sized
  • Cheap thermal labels
  • Easy phone app
Cons
  • Small label sizes
  • Thermal labels fade over time
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ25
9
Best for simple home use

Dymo LetraTag LT-100H

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The LetraTag LT-100H is a cheap, cheerful handheld for basic home labelling with a few styles and plastic or metallic tapes. It is basic, but for simple, occasional labels and value it is good.

Print quality: 8.2Ease: 8.6Features: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap and simple
  • Fun tape options
  • Light
Cons
  • Basic features
  • Non-laminated tape
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ18
10
Best app-driven budget

Niimbot D110

8.3Rounds out our top ten.

The Niimbot D110 is a low-cost Bluetooth label printer with a friendly app full of templates, popular for home organising on a budget. The thermal labels are small and can fade, but the app and value are good.

Print quality: 8.2Ease: 8.6Features: 8.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap and app-driven
  • Lots of templates
  • Compact
Cons
  • Small thermal labels
  • Labels can fade
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ20

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the label makers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Brother P-touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Dymo LabelWriter 550 and Brother PT-D410 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best label makers without overthinking it, the Brother P-touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ80

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