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A label maker is one of the simplest tools for keeping a family home organized: pantry bins, toy boxes, school supplies and cords all get a name. The main choice is between label makers with a built-in keyboard, which anyone in the house can grab and use, and small Bluetooth printers you control from a phone app. The six below cover both.
Every specification on this page comes from the manufacturer’s own product page, checked on 26 October 2026. We have not used these products ourselves, so the picks are based on published specifications only.
For ways to use labels around the house, see building a family organization system, labeling and organizing for safety and school and daycare organization.
How we chose these
- Label widths or tape sizes published.
- Power source stated: batteries, AC adapter or built-in rechargeable battery.
- Weight and size listed.
- Keyboard or phone app clear from the maker’s description.
Comparison table
| Label maker | Labels | How you type | Power | Print speed | Weight | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phomemo D30 | Thermal labels, 203 dpi | Phone app (iOS, Android) | 1000mAh rechargeable, about 1.5 h | Not stated | 153 g | 131.5 x 75 x 29 mm |
| Brother PT-P300BT | TZe tape: 3.5, 6, 9, 12 mm | Phone via Bluetooth | 6 AAA or AC adapter | Not stated | 380 g | 115 x 61 x 115 mm |
| Brother PT-D220 | TZe tape: 3.5, 6, 9, 12 mm | Built-in keyboard | 6 AAA or optional AC adapter | Not stated | About 490 g | 157 x 150 x 68 mm |
| Phomemo M110 | Thermal labels 20 to 50 mm wide | Phone app (iOS, Android) | 1200mAh rechargeable, 3 to 4 h continuous | Not stated | 222.8 g | 114 x 87 x 62 mm |
| Brother PT-D410 | TZe tape: 3.5 to 18 mm | Built-in keyboard; USB to a computer | 6 AA batteries (or adapter) | About 20 mm/sec | About 760 g | 187 x 178 x 72 mm |
| Brother PT-D460BT | TZe tape: 3.5 to 18 mm | Keyboard, Bluetooth and USB | 6 AA batteries (or adapter) | About 30 mm/sec | About 770 g | 187 x 178 x 72 mm |
Weights are without batteries and tape for Brother models. “Not stated” means the maker’s text does not give the figure.
1. Phomemo D30: for small, quick labels from your phone
The D30 is a pocket-size Bluetooth printer that uses inkless thermal labels, so there is no ink or ribbon to replace. Phomemo lists 203 dpi printing, a 1000mAh battery with about 1.5 hours of use and compatibility with iOS and Android phones and tablets. Phomemo suggests it for the kitchen, bathroom, garden and office.
- Sold alone or as gift sets with 3 or 5 label rolls (Phomemo).
Pros: lightest here; rechargeable; no ink.
Cons: needs a phone to design labels; short battery time.
Check the Phomemo D30 on Amazon
2. Brother P-touch PT-P300BT: for Brother tape labels from a phone
The PT-P300BT is Brother’s compact Bluetooth label maker: no keyboard, you design labels in a phone app and print on Brother TZe tape up to 12 mm wide. It runs on six AAA batteries, rechargeable Ni-MH AAA cells or an optional AC adapter.
- Weight 380 g without batteries and tape (Brother).
Pros: uses the same TZe tape as Brother’s keyboard models; small.
Cons: no keyboard for family members without the app.
Check the Brother P-touch PT-P300BT on Amazon
3. Brother P-touch PT-D220: for a simple keyboard label maker
The PT-D220 is Brother’s everyday keyboard label maker for home and office. You type on the unit itself and print on TZe tape from 3.5 to 12 mm wide. It takes six AAA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, or an optional AC adapter.
- Weight about 490 g without batteries and tape (Brother).
- The PT-D210 uses the same body size, weight and tape widths.
Pros: anyone can use it without a phone; common tape size.
Cons: 12 mm maximum tape width; batteries not rechargeable unless you use Ni-MH cells.
Check the Brother P-touch PT-D220 on Amazon
4. Phomemo M110: for bigger labels on bins and jars
The M110 prints on wider labels than the D30, from 20 to 50 mm, including round labels, which suits pantry jars and storage bins. Phomemo lists a 1200mAh battery with 3 to 4 hours of continuous printing, or about 13 rolls of labels on a full charge.
- Sold alone or with sets of white, colored and round labels (Phomemo).
Pros: widest labels here; rechargeable; round label option.
Cons: phone app required.
Check the Phomemo M110 on Amazon
5. Brother P-touch PT-D410: for wider tape and multi-line labels
The PT-D410 adds 18 mm tape, which allows up to five lines of text, and a 128 by 48 dot display. It also connects to a computer by micro USB. Brother lists print speed at about 20 mm per second, depending on the tape.
- Lines: 1 to 5 on 18 mm tape, 1 to 3 on 12 mm (Brother).
- Six AA alkaline batteries.
Pros: 18 mm tape; multi-line labels; computer connection.
Cons: larger and heavier than the D220.
Check the Brother P-touch PT-D410 on Amazon
6. Brother P-touch PT-D460BT: for keyboard and phone in one
The PT-D460BT combines a keyboard with Bluetooth and micro USB, so labels can be typed on the unit or sent from a phone or computer. It prints on tape up to 18 mm, has a larger 320 by 120 dot display than the D410, and Brother lists the fastest print speed here at about 30 mm per second.
- Lines: 1 to 5 on 18 mm tape (Brother).
Pros: both keyboard and app; fastest print speed listed; 18 mm tape.
Cons: heaviest label maker here.
Check the Brother P-touch PT-D460BT on Amazon
Which one fits you
| Your home | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quick labels, phone always in hand | Phomemo D30 | 153 g, rechargeable |
| Pantry jars and storage bins | Phomemo M110 or Brother PT-D410 | 50 mm labels or 18 mm tape |
| Kids and grandparents labeling too | Brother PT-D220 | Built-in keyboard, no app |
| Lots of labeling, both ways | Brother PT-D460BT | Keyboard, Bluetooth and USB |
Practical tips
- Pick one tape or label system for the whole house so refills are easy to find.
- See labeling for safety for safety-related labeling ideas.
Sources
Specifications from each manufacturer’s product page, checked 26 October 2026: Phomemo D30, Brother P-touch PT-P300BT, Brother P-touch PT-D220, Phomemo M110, Brother P-touch PT-D410, Brother P-touch PT-D460BT. Makers can change specifications; check the product page before you buy.
