(checked 2026-10-10)5,561 ratings.
The Spruce's best overall label maker after more than six months of testing: a desktop-friendly keyboard model with 14 fonts, 600+ symbols and water-resistant tapes, listed around $45. Its screen is hard to read when the unit lies flat, it has no app, and Amazon owners say the power adapter isn't included.
Top complaints
- Screen is hard to read
The Spruce says the screen is difficult to read when the unit lies flat on a table, and it previews text only in a standard font. Amazon's summary says multiple owners find the display hard to see, especially in low light.
- No power adapter in the box
Amazon's summary says the power supply is a problem because the label maker doesn't come with a power adapter.
- Value is debated
Amazon's summary says opinions on value are mixed, with some owners calling it a waste of money.
What owners love
- Lots of fonts, frames and symbols
The Spruce counts more than 600 symbols, 99 frames, 14 fonts and 25 templates, plus vertical printing. Amazon owners say it offers many features and options.
- Easy setup and tape changes
The Spruce says setup is easy and swapping tape is 'super smooth'. Amazon owners highly recommend it for ease of use, for example for storage bins and pantry items.
- Water-resistant labels that last
The Spruce says the label tapes are waterproof, so labels won't blur when wet. Its tester had used it for more than six months and enjoyed it more than any other label maker she'd tried.
Source: The Spruce best label makers
- You want to design labels on your phone
- You need labels wider than 1/2 inch
- You'll use it in dim light (screen is hard to read)
- A simple keyboard label maker with no phone needed
- Pantry and storage-bin labels
- Lots of fonts, frames and symbols
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What experts say
- The Spruce: Best overall (updated 2026-07-31). Its only listed con is a screen that's hard to read when lying flat.