We compared two Bluetooth portable photo printers: the Nelko PP01 and the KODAK Mini 2 Retro.
What we looked at
Print technology, sheets included, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price with a feature-rich editing app including AI text-to-image and background removal, the Nelko is the value pick, at £59.49. If you would rather pay £20.50 more for KODAK's 4PASS lamination technology and more sheets included (38 against 20), the KODAK Mini 2 Retro is the alternative, at £79.99.
A £59.49 photo printer with an AI-powered editing app and 20 sheets included.
A £79.99 photo printer with 4PASS lamination and 38 sheets included.
Nelko PP01 2x3 Portable Photo Printer — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a pocket-sized 2x3 portable photo printer using ink imaging technology onto sticky-backed, smudge-proof, water-resistant and tear-resistant photo paper, weighing just 0.6lb, with the Nelko app offering photo editing, AI text-to-image, one-click background removal and OCR text recognition, and 20 sheets included.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the KODAK on these listings, at £59.49
- Feature-rich app with AI text-to-image and background removal, per the listing
- Sticky-backed prints for scrapbooking
- Lightweight at 0.6lb
Worth knowing
- Fewer sheets included: 20 against the KODAK's 38
- No stated lamination process like the KODAK's 4PASS
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants advanced AI editing features
- Scrapbooking with sticky-backed prints
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the most sheets included out of the box
- Buyers who specifically want lamination-sealed prints
KODAK Mini 2 Retro 2x3 Portable Photo Printer — Most Sheets Included
Intended for: Marketed as a 2x3 portable photo printer using 4PASS technology that prints in layers of ribbons for a lamination process, making photos fingerprint-proof and waterproof, support for both bordered and borderless photos, the KODAK app with AR features and decorative filters, and 38 sheets included.
What we liked
- 4PASS lamination process for fingerprint-proof, waterproof prints, per the listing
- More sheets included: 38 against the Nelko's 20
- Supports both bordered and borderless printing
- Established, recognised photography brand
Worth knowing
- Costs £20.50 more than the Nelko on these listings
- No stated AI editing features like the Nelko's app
Best for
- Buyers who want laminated, longer-lasting prints
- Anyone who wants more sheets included upfront
- Those who want a recognised camera brand
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants AI-powered editing tools
