We compared two very different label makers: the Brother PT-E110 P-touch and the NIIMBOT B1.
What we looked at
Printing method, connectivity, label width, and price.
The verdict
If you want a standalone handheld labeller with a QWERTY keyboard, dedicated cable and faceplate labelling keys, and 200 built-in icons, the Brother PT-E110 is the standalone pick, at £35.39. If you would rather pay £9.79 less for a Bluetooth, inkless thermal printer that works through a phone app with over 30 fonts and 1500 symbols, the NIIMBOT B1 is the app-driven option, at £25.60.
A £35.39 standalone labeller with a keyboard and dedicated cable-labelling keys.
A £25.60 Bluetooth thermal label printer controlled via an app with many fonts and symbols.
Brother PT-E110 Label Maker, P-Touch Electrician Label Printer, Handheld, QWERTY Keyboard — Best Standalone
Intended for: Marketed as a handheld label printer with a QWERTY keyboard and dedicated function keys for cable wrapping, cable flagging and faceplate labels, a numeric keypad, 200 built-in icons and symbols, printing 3.5mm to 12mm tape widths, using genuine Brother TZe tapes tested for temperature, sunlight, water, fade and abrasion resistance.
What we liked
- Standalone device with its own QWERTY keyboard and screen, no phone needed
- Dedicated keys for cable wrapping, cable flagging and faceplate labels
- 200 built-in icons and symbols across several categories
- Prints 3.5mm to 12mm tape widths
- Genuine Brother TZe tapes tested for temperature, water, fade and abrasion resistance
Worth knowing
- Costs £9.79 more than the NIIMBOT B1 on these listings
- Fewer fonts and design options than an app-driven printer
Best for
- Buyers who want a standalone device with no app required
- Electricians and cable labelling, per the listing's dedicated keys
- Anyone who wants genuine Brother tape durability testing
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants app-based design with many fonts and symbols
- Buyers who want the lower price
NIIMBOT B1 2-Inch Label Maker, Portable Thermal Printer for Small Business — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a Bluetooth, inkless thermal label printer for labels 20-50mm wide, controlled via the NIIMBOT app (iOS and Android, not iPad, per the listing) with over 30 fonts, 100 borders and 1500 symbols, weighing 293g with a rechargeable battery stated to last up to 100 days on standby.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Brother PT-E110 on these listings, at £25.60
- Inkless thermal printing, no toner or ink needed, per the listing
- Over 30 fonts, 100 borders and 1500 symbols via the app
- Compact and rechargeable, stated up to 100 days standby on a single charge
- Auto-identifies label sticker size, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Requires the NIIMBOT app on a compatible phone; not compatible with iPad, per the listing
- No standalone keyboard for printing without a phone
Best for
- Small businesses labelling products, jars or files
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants many fonts and symbol options via an app
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a standalone device with no phone needed
- iPad-only users, per the listing
