20 models · Specs last checked July 2, 2026

Which thermal label printer should you actually buy?

With no preferences selected: Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer 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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Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer

#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. cutter: included · 3 of 20 models have this; 4.3 in/s maximum print speed · joint 16th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

Cutter: included; choose it if you require that feature.
4.3 in/s maximum print speed.

Before you choose

For your setup, check maximum print speed: 4.3 in/s.

Buy it ifYou want cutter is included.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for maximum print speed; this model has 4.3 in/s.

Compare it withDYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer: 5 in/s maximum print speed, compared with 4.3 in/s here.

Max Print Speed Ips: 4.3 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 in

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Max Print Speed Ips4.3 in/s

Print Resolution Dpi300 dpi

Max Label Width4 in

ConnectivityWifi Bluetooth USB Lan

CutterIncluded

Supports 4x6Included

Direct ThermalIncluded

Weight3.9 lb

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For Over 5.9 in/s maximum print speed

Zebra ZD621 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer

#6 of 20 in the spec comparison. 8 in/s maximum print speed · highest of 20 models; 5.5 lb weight · 20th lowest of 20 models.

Why consider it

8 in/s maximum print speed.
5.5 lb weight.

Before you choose

For your setup, check print resolution: 203 dpi.

Buy it ifYou want 8 in/s maximum print speed.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for print resolution; this model has 203 dpi.

Compare it withBrother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer: 300 dpi print resolution, compared with 203 dpi here.

Max Print Speed Ips: 8 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in

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Max Print Speed Ips8 in/s

Print Resolution Dpi203 dpi

Max Label Width4 1/4 in

ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, Bluetooth optional

CutterNot included

Supports 4x6Included

Direct ThermalIncluded

Weight5.5 lb

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For Over 4.16 in maximum label width

Zebra ZSB Series Label Printer

#5 of 20 in the spec comparison. 4 in/s maximum print speed · 19th highest of 20 models; 300 dpi print resolution · joint highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

4 in/s maximum print speed.
300 dpi print resolution.

Before you choose

For your setup, check cutter: Not included.

Buy it ifYou want 4 in/s maximum print speed.

Skip it ifYou need cutter; this model does not include it.

Compare it withBrother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer: cutter is included, compared with Not included here.

Max Print Speed Ips: 4 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in

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Max Print Speed Ips4 in/s

Print Resolution Dpi300 dpi

Max Label Width4 1/4 in

ConnectivityWifi USB

CutterNot included

Supports 4x6Included

Direct ThermalIncluded

Weight3.4 lb

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Also compare · DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer

DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer

#2 of 20 in the spec comparison. cutter: not included · 17 of 20 models have this; connectivity: Lan USB · 1 of 20 models have this.

Why consider it

Connectivity: Lan USB.
300 dpi print resolution.

Before you choose

You need cutter; this model does not include it.

Buy it ifYou want cutter is not included.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for maximum print speed; this model has 5 in/s.

Compare it withBrother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer: 4.3 in/s maximum print speed, compared with 5 in/s here.

Max Print Speed Ips: 5 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4.16 in

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Max Print Speed Ips5 in/s

Print Resolution Dpi300 dpi

Max Label Width4.16 in

ConnectivityLan USB

CutterNot included

Supports 4x6Included

Direct ThermalIncluded

Weight2.6 lb

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Also compare · Brother QL-1100 Wide Format Label Printer

Brother QL-1100 Wide Format Label Printer

#3 of 20 in the spec comparison. cutter: included · 3 of 20 models have this; 3.8 lb weight · 18th lowest of 20 models.

Why consider it

Cutter: included; choose it if you require that feature.
3.8 lb weight.

Before you choose

For your setup, check weight: 3.8 lb.

Buy it ifYou want cutter is included.

Skip it ifYou need a different option for weight; this model has 3.8 lb.

Compare it withBrother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer: 3.9 lb weight, compared with 3.8 lb here.

Max Print Speed Ips: 4.3 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 in

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Max Print Speed Ips4.3 in/s

Print Resolution Dpi300 dpi

Max Label Width4 in

ConnectivityUSB

CutterIncluded

Supports 4x6Included

Direct ThermalIncluded

Weight3.8 lb

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Published specification comparison
Spec	Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label PrinterNo preferences selected.	DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label PrinterNo preferences selected.
Max Print Speed Ips	4.3 in/s	5 in/s
Max Label Width	4 in	4.16 in
Connectivity	Wifi Bluetooth USB Lan	Lan USB
Cutter	Included	Not included
Weight	3.9 lb	2.6 lb

Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer

No preferences selected.

Max Print Speed Ips: 4.3 in/s
Max Label Width: 4 in
Connectivity: Wifi Bluetooth USB Lan
Cutter: Included
Weight: 3.9 lb

DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer

No preferences selected.

Max Print Speed Ips: 5 in/s
Max Label Width: 4.16 in
Connectivity: Lan USB
Cutter: Not included
Weight: 2.6 lb

Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer

No verified listing yet.

DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer

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All 20 models, with reasons

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All models and their decision specs
#	Product	Why it’s here	Decision specs	Compare	Action
1	Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer	#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. cutter: included · 3 of 20 models have this; 4.3 in/s maximum print speed · joint 16th highest of 20 models.	Max Print Speed Ips: 4.3 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 in	Compare	—
2	DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer	0.7 in/s more maximum print speed · maximum label width: 4.16 in vs 4 in vs #3.	Max Print Speed Ips: 5 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4.16 in	Compare	—
3	Brother QL-1100 Wide Format Label Printer	#3 of 20 in the spec comparison. cutter: included · 3 of 20 models have this; 3.8 lb weight · 18th lowest of 20 models.	Max Print Speed Ips: 4.3 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 in	Compare	—
4	DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer	1 in/s more maximum print speed · 1.6 lb less weight vs #5.	Max Print Speed Ips: 5 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4.16 in	Compare	—
5	Zebra ZSB Series Label Printer	97 dpi more print resolution · 2.1 lb less weight vs #6.	Max Print Speed Ips: 4 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in	Compare	—
6	Zebra ZD621 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer	2 in/s more maximum print speed vs #7.	Max Print Speed Ips: 8 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in	Compare	—
7	MUNBYN RealWriter 403B Thermal Label Printer	#7 of 20 in the spec comparison. connectivity: Bluetooth USB · 1 of 20 models have this; 4.3 in maximum label width · joint 2nd highest of 20 models.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4.3 in	Compare	—
8	POLONO PL60 Thermal Label Printer	0.1 in/s more maximum print speed · maximum label width: 4.65 in vs 4.1 in vs #9.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4.65 in	Compare	—
9	Rollo Wireless Shipping Label Printer	#9 of 20 in the spec comparison. connectivity: Wifi USB · 2 of 20 models have this; 4.1 in maximum label width · joint 14th highest of 20 models.	Max Print Speed Ips: 5.9 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4.1 in	Compare	—
10	Zebra ZD421 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer	#10 of 20 in the spec comparison. connectivity: USB Lan Optional · 1 of 20 models have this; 3 lb weight · 11th lowest of 20 models.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in	Compare	—
11	MUNBYN ITPP941 Thermal Label Printer	#11 of 20 in the spec comparison. 2.5 lb weight · 7th lowest of 20 models; 4.3 in maximum label width · joint 2nd highest of 20 models.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4.3 in	Compare	—
12	Phomemo PM-246S Thermal Shipping Label Printer	maximum label width: 4.3 in vs 4.1 in vs #13.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4.3 in	Compare	—
13	Rollo USB Shipping Label Printer	1.1 lb less weight vs #14.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4.1 in	Compare	—
14	MUNBYN RW401B	#14 of 20 in the spec comparison. connectivity: USB, Bluetooth · 1 of 20 models have this; 4 1/4 in maximum label width · joint 5th highest of 20 models.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in	Compare	—
15	TSC DA220 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer	#15 of 20 in the spec comparison. connectivity: USB · 2 of 20 models have this; 4 1/4 in maximum label width · joint 5th highest of 20 models.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in	Compare	—
16	TSC DA210 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer	1.7 in/s more maximum print speed · maximum label width: 4 1/4 in vs 2.4 in vs #17.	Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in	Compare	—
17	Brother QL-820NWBc Professional Label Printer	97 dpi more print resolution vs #18.	Max Print Speed Ips: 4.3 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 2.4 in	Compare	—
18	Arkscan 2054A Shipping Label Printer	maximum label width: 4 1/4 in vs 4.09 in · 0.9 lb less weight vs #19.	Max Print Speed Ips: 5 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in	Compare	—
19	Zebra GK420d Direct Thermal Desktop Printer	1.5 in/s more maximum print speed · maximum label width: 4.09 in vs 2 1/4 in vs #20.	Max Print Speed Ips: 5 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4.09 in	Compare	—
20	DYMO LabelWriter 550 Label Printer	#20 of 20 in the spec comparison. 2 1/4 in maximum label width · 20th highest of 20 models; cutter: not included · 17 of 20 models have this.	Max Print Speed Ips: 3.5 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 2 1/4 in	Compare	—

#1 Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer

#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. cutter: included · 3 of 20 models have this; 4.3 in/s maximum print speed · joint 16th highest of 20 models.

Max Print Speed Ips: 4.3 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 in

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#2 DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer

0.7 in/s more maximum print speed · maximum label width: 4.16 in vs 4 in vs #3.

Max Print Speed Ips: 5 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4.16 in

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#3 Brother QL-1100 Wide Format Label Printer

#3 of 20 in the spec comparison. cutter: included · 3 of 20 models have this; 3.8 lb weight · 18th lowest of 20 models.

Max Print Speed Ips: 4.3 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 in

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#4 DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer

1 in/s more maximum print speed · 1.6 lb less weight vs #5.

Max Print Speed Ips: 5 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4.16 in

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#5 Zebra ZSB Series Label Printer

97 dpi more print resolution · 2.1 lb less weight vs #6.

Max Print Speed Ips: 4 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 300 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in

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#6 Zebra ZD621 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer

2 in/s more maximum print speed vs #7.

Max Print Speed Ips: 8 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4 1/4 in

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#7 MUNBYN RealWriter 403B Thermal Label Printer

#7 of 20 in the spec comparison. connectivity: Bluetooth USB · 1 of 20 models have this; 4.3 in maximum label width · joint 2nd highest of 20 models.

Max Print Speed Ips: 6 in/sPrint Resolution Dpi: 203 dpiMax Label Width: 4.3 in

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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 2, 2026. This package includes no prior spec revision; changes to individual values cannot be established.

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Sources for all 20 models

Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer: Brother ↗ · July 1, 2026
DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer: DYMO ↗ · July 1, 2026
Brother QL-1100 Wide Format Label Printer: Brother ↗ · July 1, 2026
DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer: DYMO ↗ · July 1, 2026
Zebra ZSB Series Label Printer: Zebra ↗ · July 1, 2026
Zebra ZD621 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: Zebra ↗ · July 2, 2026
MUNBYN RealWriter 403B Thermal Label Printer: MUNBYN ↗ · July 1, 2026
POLONO PL60 Thermal Label Printer: POLONO ↗ · July 1, 2026
Rollo Wireless Shipping Label Printer: Rollo ↗ · July 1, 2026
Zebra ZD421 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: Zebra ↗ · July 1, 2026
MUNBYN ITPP941 Thermal Label Printer: MUNBYN ↗ · July 1, 2026
Phomemo PM-246S Thermal Shipping Label Printer: Phomemo ↗ · July 1, 2026
Rollo USB Shipping Label Printer: Rollo ↗ · July 1, 2026
MUNBYN RW401B: MUNBYN ↗ · July 2, 2026
TSC DA220 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: TSC ↗ · July 2, 2026
TSC DA210 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: TSC ↗ · July 1, 2026
Brother QL-820NWBc Professional Label Printer: Brother ↗ · July 2, 2026
Arkscan 2054A Shipping Label Printer: Arkscan ↗ · July 1, 2026
Zebra GK420d Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: Zebra ↗ · July 1, 2026
DYMO LabelWriter 550 Label Printer: DYMO ↗ · July 2, 2026

Show the index and published weights

Weights: Max Print Speed Ips 20% · Print Resolution Dpi 17% · Max Label Width 14% · Connectivity 14% · Cutter 10% · Supports 4x6 10% · Direct Thermal 8% · Weight 7%.

Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format Label Printer: 75/100
DYMO LabelWriter 5XL Label Printer: 69/100
Brother QL-1100 Wide Format Label Printer: 69/100
DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer: 67/100
Zebra ZSB Series Label Printer: 65/100
Zebra ZD621 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: 57/100
MUNBYN RealWriter 403B Thermal Label Printer: 57/100
POLONO PL60 Thermal Label Printer: 56/100
Rollo Wireless Shipping Label Printer: 56/100
Zebra ZD421 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: 55/100
MUNBYN ITPP941 Thermal Label Printer: 54/100
Phomemo PM-246S Thermal Shipping Label Printer: 54/100
Rollo USB Shipping Label Printer: 53/100
MUNBYN RW401B: 52/100
TSC DA220 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: 52/100
TSC DA210 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: 52/100
Brother QL-820NWBc Professional Label Printer: 51/100
Arkscan 2054A Shipping Label Printer: 50/100
Zebra GK420d Direct Thermal Desktop Printer: 49/100
DYMO LabelWriter 550 Label Printer: 39/100

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