DYMO LabelWriter 5XL vs Phomemo D420D Label Printer

Buy the DYMO LabelWriter 5XL if you print high volumes of 4x6 shipping labels and want sharper barcodes, wired network sharing and label recognition. Buy the Phomemo D420D if you want a compact printer that works from a phone over Bluetooth and comes with a starter roll of labels. The DYMO has the better build and the higher 300 dpi resolution; the Phomemo is faster on paper and easier to place on a small desk. Owners rate the DYMO well overall, while Phomemo buyers like the touchscreen but note the lower resolution and app dependence.

• Choose the DYMO LabelWriter 5XL if you ship regularly from a desk or back office and need Ethernet sharing, 300 dpi barcodes and automatic label recognition.
• Choose the Phomemo D420D if you print from a phone or tablet, have limited desk space and want labels included to start.