DYMO LabelWriter 550 vs Brother P-Touch Cube Plus
| Specifications | DYMO LabelWriter 550 | Brother P-Touch Cube Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | Automatic label recognition; no more wasting labels. | Laminated labels are waterproof and fade resistant. |
| Cons | Strictly limited to official DYMO labels. | TZe tapes are relatively expensive per meter. |
| Brand | DYMO | Brother |
| Technology | Direct Thermal | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Speed (Black) | 62 labels per min | 20 mm/s |
| First Page Out | Instant | Instant |
| Auto Duplex | N/A | N/A |
| Input Capacity | 1 Label Roll | TZe Tape Cassette |
| Output Capacity | Single Feed | Auto Cutter (Full & Half) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No (Bluetooth only) |
| USB Port | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 (Micro USB) |
| Mobile Printing | No | P-touch Design&Print App |
| Display | LED Status Light | LED Light |
| Monthly Duty | Professional Labelling | Semi-Professional / Home |
| Ink/Toner System | No Ink (Thermal) | Laminated TZe Tapes |
| Width | 127 mm | 128 mm |
| Depth | 187.9 mm | 128 mm |
| Height | 139.7 mm | 67 mm |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.64 kg |
| Operating Systems | Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+ | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 1 Year Limited |
| Best Use Case | Shipping & Filing | Laminated Durable Labels |