Product Comparison: Dymo LabelManager 160 vs Dymo LabelManager 280

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Dymo LabelManager 160 Portable Label Maker

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Dymo LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Hand-Held Label Maker

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General Specifications

Brand

DYMO

Model

LabelManager 160

LabelManager 280

Origin

China

About the Product

The DYMO LabelManager 160 prints durable, water-resistant labels that make it easy to access files, charts, tools, and more. A familiar QWERTY-style keyboard lets users quickly enter text, then edit and customize with one-touch fast-formatting keys for a perfect, professional label every time.

With a large graphical display, fast-formatting keys and a long-lasting rechargeable battery, the labelmanager 280 is your ticket to fast, uninterrupted labelling. The computer-style keyboard is ideal for typing text quickly, comfortably and easily.

Key Specs

Resolution

180 dpi

Number Of Lines Per Label

Print Speed

0.5 in/sec

Maximum Label Width

0.47 in.

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Dymo LabelManager 160 Portable Label Maker

The Dymo LabelManager PnP is essentially a form factor update for Dymo's earlier LabelManager PC, which I previously owned. Top and bottom margins (at least on 1/2-inch tape) seem to be the same. Print quality appears to be the same, if not slightly more pixelated.
This is my first label maker and I am pleased with its performance. It prints at a decent speed and is easy to load.
It prints at a nice speed, and you will find yourself wanting to label everything!
This is simple to use, prints great labels and doesn't waste tape. No complicated settings to scroll through - it just does what it's supposed to do straight out of the box.
Would recommend if you're printing regular single line labels.

Dymo LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Hand-Held Label Maker

This device is an absolute gem. I've purchased two of them: for work and home. I will be getting one for my kid to keep him away from mine!
The label looks clean and has no printing jam at all. Highly recommended!
It prints on 6, 9, or 12 mm tape. The 12 mm stuff seems to be the most available and it lets you fit in 2 lines, which is convenient for small labels (most of mine so far seem to have used the 2 lines).
It is very easy to use and the labels are glossy and good quality and the text is clear. So far so good.
Print quality is so-so, and the labels don't stick very well.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

9.88 in.

9.45 in.

Width

6.63 in.

7.5 in.

Depth

2.63 in.

3.5 in.

Weight

1.62 lbs.

1.75 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Dymo LabelManager 160 Portable Label Maker

This unit feels great in the hands, the buttons are nice to touch and rubbery.
It is small, compact, and easy to carry or store.
Love this label maker, it's light and fairly compact. Also a bonus for me since I work in a call center, it is very quiet when printing!
This label maker is great because it's compact enough to stay in my messenger bag without thinking twice about it. The design is really nice to hold and type on, and printing works well every time.
Works exactly as described. No issues last few days of using it. Compact portable and very handy.

Dymo LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Hand-Held Label Maker

The Dymo is the perfect size and while the keyboard is small, it is perfect for quick typing labels.
Love it. Practical, easy to use, compact and convenient.
The Label Maker is a compact device and doesn't take up much space on my desk.
Decent bit of kit. QWERTY keyboard, big enough to be easy to use but small enough to be easy to take around.
Fits in your hand so makes it handy for labeling items on the go.

Features

Type

Portable

Print Technology

Thermal transfer

Print Material

Standard, Flexible, Permanent

Display (Character x Line)

13 x 1

14 x 2

Number Of Text Styles

Number Of Fonts

PC Connectivity

Yes

Power Source

AC power adapter or 6 "AAA" batteries

Rechargeable Battery

Extras

Uses D1 Label Cassettes, Last-Label Memory, Multiple Font Sizes and Styles

Easy to apply, Uses D1 Label Cassettes, Last-Label Memory, Prints Barcodes

Number Of Text Styles
Number Of Fonts

What customers say about "Features"

Dymo LabelManager 160 Portable Label Maker

Good entry level label maker with QWERTY keyboard layout for the price. Has LCD display what-you-see-is-what-you-get display.
This unit takes 6 AAA batteries or a 9v power adapter, so make sure you order those too. I happened to have a power adapter, but I prefer using rechargeable batteries. I'm very happy with this unit, especially with the performance and the price!
The replacement tape and ink is more expensive than other label maker brands.
The adhesive isn't as sticky as I would have liked. Still works, just something you have to finagle with.
For general label printing, this is fine. But there are many other options if all you need is a general label printer. Not many hand-held UPC printer options.

Dymo LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Hand-Held Label Maker

The software recognized the printer without a problem. I love the feature of being able to use multiple fonts and clip arts and images within the same label.
I just received the Labelmanager and found it very useful. Anyone who has experience using a computer can certainly navigate the software or printer controls.
Tape is easy to apply, rechargeable battery and no AC makes the unit small, portable and easy to use.
Very easy to use, have no problem to download the software from Dymo website. Also, we can use any font from PC and Mac, and even can type in a different language.
The replacement battery is expensive so I'll probably just buy a different label maker and make sure it does not have this issue.
I wish that it could charge from USB instead of only from the charger. A backlight would be handy.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

CE, FCC

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download

MSRP

29.99 $