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Best Label Printers Compared in 2026

These five label printers are compared on print method, resolution, speed, interfaces, management or automation features, format where stated and price. The range spans a direct thermal desktop printer through to the fastest listed model with a 304.8 mm per second rating, with prices rising sharply across the group. Buyers should compare print method, rated speed, resolution and connectivity, which vary by model.

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Winner

DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer | Label Maker with High-Speed

The DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo at £129.55 is the lowest priced option here and a practical starting point for basic label printing, rather than a pick for every use case.

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ProductBrandPriceRetailersListed product detailsResolution
DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer | Label Maker with High-SpeedDymo£129.55PCHubDYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer | Label Maker with High-Speed Direct Thermal Printing | Automatic Label Recognition | Prints Shipping Labels & More with USB/LAN Connectivity | UK 3 Pin PlugNot listed
Honeywell PC42E-D label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203Honeywell£166.64PCHubHoneywell PC42E-D label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 203 DPI 100 mm/sec Wired & Wireless Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Bluetooth203 x 203
Star Micronics mC-Label2 label printer Direct thermal 300 x 300 DPI 18Star Micronics£241.10PCHubStar Micronics mC-Label2 label printer Direct thermal 300 x 300 DPI 180 mm/sec Wired & Wireless Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Bluetooth300 x 300
TSC TH240TRCHC label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 2TSC£433.19PCHubTSC TH240TRCHC label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 203 DPI 203 mm/sec Wired & Wireless Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Bluetooth203 x 203
Brother IMP ETIQUETTES TJ-6521TN label printer Direct thermal / ThermaBrother£2,709.23PCHubBrother IMP ETIQUETTES TJ-6521TN label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Colour 203 x 300 DPI 304.8 mm/sec Wired Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Bluetooth203 x 300
DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer | Label Maker with High-Speed

1. DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer | Label Maker with High-Speed

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Price shown £129.55

A high-speed direct thermal label printer with automatic label recognition, wired USB and LAN connectivity for shipping and general labelling.

The DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo uses high-speed direct thermal printing with automatic label recognition, aimed at shipping labels and other general labelling tasks.

Connectivity is provided through USB and LAN, with a UK 3 pin plug included, though wireless interfaces are not listed for this model.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer | Label Maker with High-Speed. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Label printer throughput testing

Measure usable labels per minute at a fixed label size and print density, including first-label time and barcode readability.

A comparable third-party result for DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer | Label Maker with High-Speed is not included here. See barcode quality and verification standards explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £129.55 this is the cheapest label printer in the roundup.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandDymo
Price£129.55
Listed product detailsDYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer | Label Maker with High-Speed Direct Thermal Printing | Automatic Label Recognition | Prints Shipping Labels & More with USB/LAN Connectivity | UK 3 Pin Plug

Compatible hardware

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  • Check against LaptopsConfirm the laptop supports the listed USB or network connection and printer software.
  • Check against Network switchesFor network-connected models, match the printer Ethernet speed and network setup.

What we like

What we don't like

  • No wireless connectivity listed
  • Resolution and speed figures are not stated
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Honeywell PC42E-D label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203

2. Honeywell PC42E-D label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203

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Price shown £166.64

A direct thermal and thermal transfer label printer at 203 x 203 dpi, with wired and wireless Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Honeywell PC42E-D supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing at 203 x 203 dpi, while the DYMO listing specifies direct thermal printing.

A speed of 100 mm per second is listed, alongside wired and wireless Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Honeywell PC42E-D label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Label printer throughput testing

Measure usable labels per minute at a fixed label size and print density, including first-label time and barcode readability.

A comparable third-party result for Honeywell PC42E-D label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 is not included here. See barcode quality and verification standards explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £166.64 this is close to the DYMO on price but adds thermal transfer and wider connectivity options.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandHoneywell
Price£166.64
Resolution203 x 203
Listed product detailsHoneywell PC42E-D label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 203 DPI 100 mm/sec Wired & Wireless Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Bluetooth

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck the printer connection and driver support on the host computer.
  • Check against LaptopsConfirm the laptop supports the listed USB or network connection and printer software.
  • Check against Network switchesFor network-connected models, match the printer Ethernet speed and network setup.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Slowest stated print speed in the roundup at 100 mm per second
  • Management or automation features are not stated
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Star Micronics mC-Label2 label printer Direct thermal 300 x 300 DPI 18

3. Star Micronics mC-Label2 label printer Direct thermal 300 x 300 DPI 18

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Price shown £241.10

A compact direct thermal label printer at 300 x 300 dpi, with a 180 mm per second speed and wired or wireless connectivity.

The Star Micronics mC-Label2 prints at 300 x 300 dpi, the highest resolution figure confirmed in this roundup, using direct thermal technology.

Its 180 mm per second speed is paired with wired and wireless Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Star Micronics mC-Label2 label printer Direct thermal 300 x 300 DPI 18. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Label printer throughput testing

Measure usable labels per minute at a fixed label size and print density, including first-label time and barcode readability.

A comparable third-party result for Star Micronics mC-Label2 label printer Direct thermal 300 x 300 DPI 18 is not included here. See barcode quality and verification standards explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £241.10 this sits in the middle of the roundup on price, above the Honeywell but below the TSC and Brother printers.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandStar Micronics
Price£241.10
Resolution300 x 300
Listed product detailsStar Micronics mC-Label2 label printer Direct thermal 300 x 300 DPI 180 mm/sec Wired & Wireless Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Bluetooth

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck the printer connection and driver support on the host computer.
  • Check against LaptopsConfirm the laptop supports the listed USB or network connection and printer software.
  • Check against Network switchesFor network-connected models, match the printer Ethernet speed and network setup.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Direct thermal only, with no thermal transfer option
  • Costs more than the Honeywell model
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TSC TH240TRCHC label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 2

4. TSC TH240TRCHC label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 2

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Price shown £433.19

A direct thermal and thermal transfer label printer at 203 x 203 dpi with 203 mm per second speed, remote monitoring and print language emulation.

The TSC TH240TRCHC supports direct thermal and thermal transfer printing at 203 x 203 dpi, with a 203 mm per second speed and wired or wireless connectivity including Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

It lists a speed of 203 mm per second and wired or wireless Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Its resolution matches the Honeywell figure and is below the 300 x 300 dpi listed for the Star Micronics model.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of TSC TH240TRCHC label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 2. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Label printer throughput testing

Measure usable labels per minute at a fixed label size and print density, including first-label time and barcode readability.

A comparable third-party result for TSC TH240TRCHC label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 2 is not included here. See barcode quality and verification standards explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £433.19 this is the second most expensive printer in the roundup, below only the Brother.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandTSC
Price£433.19
Resolution203 x 203
Listed product detailsTSC TH240TRCHC label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer 203 x 203 DPI 203 mm/sec Wired & Wireless Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Bluetooth

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck the printer connection and driver support on the host computer.
  • Check against LaptopsConfirm the laptop supports the listed USB or network connection and printer software.
  • Check against Network switchesFor network-connected models, match the printer Ethernet speed and network setup.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Resolution matches Honeywell and is below the Star Micronics figure
  • Costs more than the DYMO, Honeywell and Star Micronics models
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Brother IMP ETIQUETTES TJ-6521TN label printer Direct thermal / Therma

5. Brother IMP ETIQUETTES TJ-6521TN label printer Direct thermal / Therma

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Price shown £2,709.23

A direct thermal and thermal transfer label printer at 203 x 300 dpi with a 304.8 mm per second speed and wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Brother TJ-6521TN prints at 203 x 300 dpi using direct thermal and thermal transfer methods, with a 304.8 mm per second speed, the fastest stated figure in this roundup.

Connectivity includes wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This model lists the highest price in the group, while its 203 x 300 dpi resolution differs from the square figures listed for several other models.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Brother IMP ETIQUETTES TJ-6521TN label printer Direct thermal / Therma. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Label printer throughput testing

Measure usable labels per minute at a fixed label size and print density, including first-label time and barcode readability.

A comparable third-party result for Brother IMP ETIQUETTES TJ-6521TN label printer Direct thermal / Therma is not included here. See barcode quality and verification standards explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £2,709.23 this is by far the most expensive printer in the roundup.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandBrother
Price£2,709.23
Resolution203 x 300
Listed product detailsBrother IMP ETIQUETTES TJ-6521TN label printer Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Colour 203 x 300 DPI 304.8 mm/sec Wired Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Bluetooth

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck the printer connection and driver support on the host computer.
  • Check against LaptopsConfirm the laptop supports the listed USB or network connection and printer software.
  • Check against Network switchesFor network-connected models, match the printer Ethernet speed and network setup.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Highest price in the roundup by a wide margin
  • Costs substantially more than the TSC, with the same dual print methods and wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth listed
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