The Best Label Makers (2026): Brother, Niimbot, Dymo
Wired has published its 2026 guide to the best label makers for home organisation, testing several handheld devices from brands including Brother, Niimbot and Dymo to see how easy they are to use and how durable their labels prove in everyday household settings such as drawers, toy bins and lunchboxes.
– Brother P-touch PT-n25bt: an affordable, beginner-friendly pick with a QWERTY keyboard, built-in cutter, LCD preview screen and optional Bluetooth app support; tape comes in 17 colours and is water-, fade- and dishwasher-resistant, though it needs six AAA batteries (not included) and only prints labels up to 12mm wide. – Brother P-touch Cube Plus: aimed at users wanting a more polished, professional finish, printing on tape from 6mm to 24mm wide and offering hundreds of fonts, borders and graphics via three separate Bluetooth-connected design apps.
- Wired reviewed home label makers for its 2026 buying guide.
- Brother P-touch PT-n25bt suits beginners on a budget.
- Brother P-touch Cube Plus offers more design flexibility and polish.
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Label makers print sticky strips that help identify items around the home, from storage boxes to lunch containers. They range from simple handheld machines with built-in keyboards to models that connect to a phone for more design options.
Brother, Niimbot and Dymo are among the brands making these devices. Brother’s P-touch range includes straightforward models for everyday labelling and options that let users choose from a wider range of fonts and designs.
The choice can affect how easy labels are to make, what they look like and how well they hold up to regular use. Tape width and durability also matter, depending on where the labels will be placed.