20 models · Specs last checked July 1, 2026

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With no preferences selected: GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator comes first in this spec comparison. None of these 20 has a verified Amazon listing yet, so this page ranks them on published specs only and has no Amazon buying links.

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GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator

#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. 55 in/min feed speed · highest of 20 models; 12 in maximum width · joint 8th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

55 in/min feed speed.
12 in maximum width.

Before you choose

For your setup, check maximum width: 12 in.

Buy it ifYou want 55 in/min feed speed.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for maximum width; this model has 12 in.

Compare it withFellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator: 12 1/2 in maximum width, compared with 12 in here.

Max Width: 12 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 55 in/min

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Max Width12 in

Max Pouch Thickness Mil10 mil

Speed In Per Min55 in/min

Warmup Minutes1 min

Rollers6 rollers

Cold LaminateIncluded

Auto ShutoffIncluded

Jam ReleaseIncluded

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For Up to 9 1/2 in maximum width

Fellowes Saturn 3i 95 Laminator

#11 of 20 in the spec comparison. auto shutoff: included · 11 of 20 models have this; 1 min warmup · joint 2nd lowest of 20 models.

Why consider it

Auto shutoff: included; choose it if you require that feature.
1 min warmup.

Before you choose

For your setup, check maximum pouch thickness: 5 mil.

Buy it ifYou want auto shutoff is included.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for maximum pouch thickness; this model has 5 mil.

Compare it withGBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator: 10 mil maximum pouch thickness, compared with 5 mil here.

Max Width: 9 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 12 in/min

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Max Width9 1/2 in

Max Pouch Thickness Mil5 mil

Speed In Per Min12 in/min

Warmup Minutes1 min

Rollers2 rollers

Cold LaminateIncluded

Auto ShutoffIncluded

Jam ReleaseIncluded

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For Up to 5 mil maximum pouch thickness

Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator TL1302

#7 of 20 in the spec comparison. 12.3 in maximum width · joint 6th highest of 20 models; 18 in/min feed speed · joint 5th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

12.3 in maximum width.
18 in/min feed speed.

Before you choose

For your setup, check rollers: 2 rollers.

Buy it ifYou want 12.3 in maximum width.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for rollers; this model has 2 rollers.

Compare it withGBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator: 6 rollers rollers, compared with 2 rollers here.

Max Width: 12.3 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min

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Max Width12.3 in

Max Pouch Thickness Mil5 mil

Speed In Per Min18 in/min

Warmup Minutes1 min

Rollers2 rollers

Cold LaminateIncluded

Auto ShutoffIncluded

Jam ReleaseIncluded

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For Up to 12 in/min feed speed

Fellowes Saturn 3i 125 Laminator

#9 of 20 in the spec comparison. 1 min warmup · joint 2nd lowest of 20 models; 12 1/2 in maximum width · joint 2nd highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

1 min warmup.
12 1/2 in maximum width.

Before you choose

For your setup, check feed speed: 12 in/min.

Buy it ifYou want 1 min warmup.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for feed speed; this model has 12 in/min.

Compare it withGBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator: 55 in/min feed speed, compared with 12 in/min here.

Max Width: 12 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 12 in/min

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Max Width12 1/2 in

Max Pouch Thickness Mil5 mil

Speed In Per Min12 in/min

Warmup Minutes1 min

Rollers2 rollers

Cold LaminateIncluded

Auto ShutoffIncluded

Jam ReleaseIncluded

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Also compare · Fellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator

Fellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator

#2 of 20 in the spec comparison. 0.5 min warmup · lowest of 20 models; 31 in/min feed speed · 2nd highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

0.5 min warmup.
31 in/min feed speed.

Before you choose

For your setup, check feed speed: 31 in/min.

Buy it ifYou want 0.5 min warmup.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for feed speed; this model has 31 in/min.

Compare it withGBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator: 55 in/min feed speed, compared with 31 in/min here.

Max Width: 12 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 31 in/min

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Max Width12 1/2 in

Max Pouch Thickness Mil10 mil

Speed In Per Min31 in/min

Warmup Minutes0.5 min

Rollers6 rollers

Cold LaminateIncluded

Auto ShutoffIncluded

Jam ReleaseIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

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Published specification comparison
Spec	GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch LaminatorNo preferences selected.	Fellowes Venus 2 125 LaminatorNo preferences selected.
Max Width	12 in	12 1/2 in
Speed In Per Min	55 in/min	31 in/min
Warmup Minutes	1 min	0.5 min

GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator

No preferences selected.

Max Width: 12 in
Speed In Per Min: 55 in/min
Warmup Minutes: 1 min

Fellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator

No preferences selected.

Max Width: 12 1/2 in
Speed In Per Min: 31 in/min
Warmup Minutes: 0.5 min

GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator

No verified listing yet.

Fellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator

No verified listing yet.

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All models and their decision specs
#	Product	Why it’s here	Decision specs	Compare	Action
1	GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator	24 in/min more feed speed vs #2.	Max Width: 12 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 55 in/min	Compare	—
2	Fellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator	1 in/min more feed speed · 0.5 min less warmup vs #3.	Max Width: 12 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 31 in/min	Compare	—
3	Fellowes Jupiter 2 125 Laminator	12 in/min more feed speed · 2 rollers more rollers vs #4.	Max Width: 12 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 30 in/min	Compare	—
4	Apache AL13P Professional Laminator	maximum width: 13 in vs 12.3 in · 4 mil more maximum pouch thickness vs #5.	Max Width: 13 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min	Compare	—
5	Scotch Pro Thermal Laminator TL1306	maximum width: 12.3 in vs 12 in · 3 min less warmup vs #6.	Max Width: 12.3 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 6 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min	Compare	—
6	Swingline GBC HeatSeal H312 Pouch Laminator	2 mil more maximum pouch thickness · 2 rollers more rollers vs #7.	Max Width: 12 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 7 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min	Compare	—
7	Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator TL1302	maximum width: 12.3 in vs 12 in vs #8.	Max Width: 12.3 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min	Compare	—
8	GBC Fusion 3000L 12 Inch Laminator	7 in/min more feed speed vs #9.	Max Width: 12 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 19 in/min	Compare	—
9	Fellowes Saturn 3i 125 Laminator	2 min less warmup vs #10.	Max Width: 12 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 12 in/min	Compare	—
10	Royal Sovereign CS-1223 Pouch Laminator	3 in more maximum width vs #11.	Max Width: 12 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 12 in/min	Compare	—
11	Fellowes Saturn 3i 95 Laminator	1/2 in more maximum width · 2 min less warmup vs #12.	Max Width: 9 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 12 in/min	Compare	—
12	Crenova A4 Thermal Laminator	1 min less warmup vs #13.	Max Width: 9 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 12 in/min	Compare	—
13	Fellowes Spectra 95 Laminator	1/2 in more maximum width · 3 in/min more feed speed vs #14.	Max Width: 9 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 12 in/min	Compare	—
14	Swingline Inspire Plus Thermal Laminator	1 min less warmup vs #15.	Max Width: 9 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 9 in/min	Compare	—
15	GBC Fusion 3100L 12 Inch Laminator	#15 of 20 in the spec comparison. jam release: included · 20 of 20 models have this; 11.8 in/min feed speed · joint 14th highest of 20 models.	Max Width: 9 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 11.8 in/min	Compare	—
16	Scotch Thermal Laminator TL906	#16 of 20 in the spec comparison. jam release: included · 20 of 20 models have this; 11.8 in/min feed speed · joint 14th highest of 20 models.	Max Width: 9 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 11.8 in/min	Compare	—
17	Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X	#17 of 20 in the spec comparison. jam release: included · 20 of 20 models have this; 11.8 in/min feed speed · joint 14th highest of 20 models.	Max Width: 9 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 11.8 in/min	Compare	—
18	GBC Ultima 65 Roll Laminator	#18 of 20 in the spec comparison. jam release: included · 20 of 20 models have this; 11.8 in/min feed speed · joint 14th highest of 20 models.	Max Width: 9 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 11.8 in/min	Compare	—
19	Fellowes Calibre 3i 125 Laminator	#19 of 20 in the spec comparison. jam release: included · 20 of 20 models have this; 11.8 in/min feed speed · joint 14th highest of 20 models.	Max Width: 9 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 11.8 in/min	Compare	—
20	Fellowes Neptune 3 125 Laminator	#20 of 20 in the spec comparison. 5 mil maximum pouch thickness · joint 7th highest of 20 models; 11.8 in/min feed speed · joint 14th highest of 20 models.	Max Width: 9 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 11.8 in/min	Compare	—

#1 GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator

24 in/min more feed speed vs #2.

Max Width: 12 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 55 in/min

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#2 Fellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator

1 in/min more feed speed · 0.5 min less warmup vs #3.

Max Width: 12 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 31 in/min

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#3 Fellowes Jupiter 2 125 Laminator

12 in/min more feed speed · 2 rollers more rollers vs #4.

Max Width: 12 1/2 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 30 in/min

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#4 Apache AL13P Professional Laminator

maximum width: 13 in vs 12.3 in · 4 mil more maximum pouch thickness vs #5.

Max Width: 13 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 10 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min

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#5 Scotch Pro Thermal Laminator TL1306

maximum width: 12.3 in vs 12 in · 3 min less warmup vs #6.

Max Width: 12.3 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 6 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min

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#6 Swingline GBC HeatSeal H312 Pouch Laminator

2 mil more maximum pouch thickness · 2 rollers more rollers vs #7.

Max Width: 12 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 7 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min

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#7 Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator TL1302

maximum width: 12.3 in vs 12 in vs #8.

Max Width: 12.3 inMax Pouch Thickness Mil: 5 milSpeed In Per Min: 18 in/min

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20 matching models

How we rank and where the facts come from

We compare published specifications, not hands-on experience. Requirements filter the set; the sealed published order is unchanged. The index uses fixed weights and gives missing specs a midpoint. That is an assumption, not evidence of fit or quality. Unknown details cannot qualify a match.

What changed: specs in this snapshot were checked July 1, 2026. This package includes no prior spec revision; changes to individual values cannot be established.

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Sources for all 20 models

GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator: GBC ↗ · July 1, 2026
Fellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator: Fellowes ↗ · July 1, 2026
Fellowes Jupiter 2 125 Laminator: Fellowes ↗ · July 1, 2026
Apache AL13P Professional Laminator: Apache ↗ · July 1, 2026
Scotch Pro Thermal Laminator TL1306: Scotch ↗ · July 1, 2026
Swingline GBC HeatSeal H312 Pouch Laminator: GBC ↗ · July 1, 2026
Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator TL1302: Scotch ↗ · July 1, 2026
GBC Fusion 3000L 12 Inch Laminator: GBC ↗ · July 1, 2026
Fellowes Saturn 3i 125 Laminator: Fellowes ↗ · July 1, 2026
Royal Sovereign CS-1223 Pouch Laminator: Royal Sovereign ↗ · July 1, 2026
Fellowes Saturn 3i 95 Laminator: Fellowes ↗ · July 1, 2026
Crenova A4 Thermal Laminator: Walmart ↗ · July 1, 2026
Fellowes Spectra 95 Laminator: Fellowes ↗ · July 1, 2026
Swingline Inspire Plus Thermal Laminator: Swingline ↗ · July 1, 2026
GBC Fusion 3100L 12 Inch Laminator: GBC ↗ · July 1, 2026
Scotch Thermal Laminator TL906: Scotch Brand ↗ · July 1, 2026
Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X: Scotch ↗ · July 1, 2026
GBC Ultima 65 Roll Laminator: GBC ↗ · July 1, 2026
Fellowes Calibre 3i 125 Laminator: Fellowes ↗ · July 1, 2026
Fellowes Neptune 3 125 Laminator: Fellowes ↗ · July 1, 2026

Show the index and published weights

Weights: Max Width 20% · Max Pouch Thickness Mil 18% · Speed In Per Min 16% · Warmup Minutes 13% · Rollers 10% · Cold Laminate 8% · Auto Shutoff 8% · Jam Release 7%.

GBC Fusion 7000L 12 Inch Laminator: 94/100
Fellowes Venus 2 125 Laminator: 89/100
Fellowes Jupiter 2 125 Laminator: 87/100
Apache AL13P Professional Laminator: 73/100
Scotch Pro Thermal Laminator TL1306: 58/100
Swingline GBC HeatSeal H312 Pouch Laminator: 56/100
Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator TL1302: 54/100
GBC Fusion 3000L 12 Inch Laminator: 53/100
Fellowes Saturn 3i 125 Laminator: 53/100
Royal Sovereign CS-1223 Pouch Laminator: 47/100
Fellowes Saturn 3i 95 Laminator: 38/100
Crenova A4 Thermal Laminator: 22/100
Fellowes Spectra 95 Laminator: 21/100
Swingline Inspire Plus Thermal Laminator: 10/100
GBC Fusion 3100L 12 Inch Laminator: 8/100
Scotch Thermal Laminator TL906: 8/100
Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X: 8/100
GBC Ultima 65 Roll Laminator: 8/100
Fellowes Calibre 3i 125 Laminator: 8/100
Fellowes Neptune 3 125 Laminator: 8/100

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