(checked 2026-10-10)6,270 ratings. The listing is titled 'P-Touch Cube' and the same rating count appears on another color listing (B071RSC7ZH), so colors are likely pooled.
Wirecutter's pick for on-the-go printing: a 9-ounce, phone-only label maker that prints the same durable laminated Brother labels and has the most design options of its picks, for about $55. But refills cost about $14 a roll, every label starts with about an inch of blank tape, and the Bluetooth link has to be redone each time.
Top complaints
- Wastes tape on every label
Wirecutter says it adds about 2.5 cm of blank tape at the start of each label, which margins can't remove, so labels can look off-center. Amazon's summary also notes concerns about excessive tape waste.
- Expensive refills
Wirecutter says replacement tape starts at $14 a roll, twice the PT-N25BT's $7 refills. Amazon owners disagree on value, and some find it overpriced.
- Finicky Bluetooth, especially on iPhone
Wirecutter says it must be manually reconnected to Bluetooth with each use. Amazon's summary says Bluetooth works well with Android phones, but iOS users report mixed experiences.
What owners love
- Durable, crisp labels
Wirecutter found its laminated labels crisp and smudge-free, and they survived several dishwasher cycles and stuck to smooth and textured surfaces. Amazon owners say the labels meet their needs.
- Most design freedom
Wirecutter says it offers 61 templates, 146 frames, more than 1,000 symbols, most Apple and Google fonts, and storage for 100 labels. Amazon owners praise the app's user-friendly interface.
- Small and light
Wirecutter says it is about half the size of an iPad Mini and weighs 9 ounces, so it's easy to hold up to a high shelf or carry in a bag.
- You hate wasted tape
- You want cheap refills
- You want a keyboard or a rechargeable battery
- Designing labels on your phone instead of a tiny keyboard
- Carrying in a bag
- Creative labels (1,000+ symbols and phone fonts)
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Best for on-the-go printing (updated 2026-10-01). The flaws it lists are tape waste, finicky Bluetooth and no rechargeable battery.