Mini printers compared by price

It is a compact printer, small enough to carry in a bag or pocket. In our listings most mini printers are small photo printers for phone photos, with some thermal printers and handheld inkjet coders in the mix.

It depends on the technology. Many mini photo printers use special paper or film instead of ink cartridges, thermal models use heat-sensitive paper, and handheld inkjet models use an ink cartridge. Check the listing for what it needs and what the refills cost.

It is a mini printer that also runs on a battery or is made for travel. Not every mini printer states a battery in its title, so confirm it on the listing page.

This site does not test or rate products, so it cannot name a best one. It ranks listings by price. To compare, check the technology, the print size, the cost of paper or film, and how it connects to your phone.

Across 60 listings, the middle 80% range from about $70 to $150, with a median of $109. That is 45% below the all-printer median of $199 per printer. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

At the last update it is LLIKED Mini Portable Food Label Printer, at $36. The cheapest listing is not always the best buy, so compare the cost of replacement ink or toner, the warranty and the features.