(checked 2026-10-10)24,648 ratings. The same count appears on other color listings (B0CHJR142G, B0CHJQRRVX), so colors are likely pooled.
One of Amazon's most popular label makers (24,000+ ratings, 9% 1-2 star) and The Spruce's best portable pick at about $21: a slim, rechargeable phone-app printer that owners find very easy to use. But Wirecutter found it felt cheap and printed faint labels that didn't survive a single dishwasher cycle.
Top complaints
- Faint labels that don't survive washing
Wirecutter says the Nelko P21 produced faint, faded labels, and they didn't survive the dishwasher, despite claims of being laminated.
- Feels cheap
Wirecutter says the Nelko P21 felt cheap.
- App is a bit clunky
The Spruce says the app interface is a bit clunky, though still user-friendly overall, and it can't print in color.
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What owners love
- Very easy to set up and use
Amazon owners say it works right out of the box and connects seamlessly to their phones, with one calling it the easiest label maker they've used. The Spruce had no connectivity issues and printed within seconds.
- Lots of designs, barcodes and pictures
The Spruce counts 90+ fonts, 14 languages, borders, QR codes, icons and images. Amazon owners like the many icons and templates.
- Slim, rechargeable and portable
The Spruce likes its ultra-slim body, wrist strap and rechargeable battery. Amazon owners say it's easy to carry in a bag and well worth the price.
- Labels must survive water, heat or dishwashing
- You don't want to use a phone app
- You want a sturdy-feeling device
- Cheap, quick labels from your phone
- Pantry, school and craft labels that stay dry
- Carrying in a bag
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What experts say
- The Spruce: Best portable (updated 2026-07-31). The cons are no color printing and a slightly clunky app.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Dismissed: it felt cheap and printed faint, faded labels that didn't survive the dishwasher.