The Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT meets
the Brother P-Touch PTD220
The label maker that turns your phone into a design studio. We tested it head-to-head against the Brother P-Touch PTD220 ($40) across 6 key dimensions.
Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT
“The label maker that turns your phone into a design studio”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT
- Bluetooth app with massive template library, full Google/Apple font access (Creative Bloq, 5/5)
- USB rechargeable battery eliminates constant battery replacement (TechGearLab, 86/100)
- Widest tape support at 24mm with 60+ tape varieties including metallic and glitter (Creative Bloq)
- No built-in keyboard or screen; completely dependent on phone or computer to print (TechGearLab)
- Limited to 3/4-inch label width despite 24mm tape cartridge compatibility (TechGearLab)
- Pricier than keyboard models at around $100 (TechGearLab noted $100 price point)
Brother P-Touch PTD220
- Simplest setup of any model tested: pop in batteries and start labeling immediately (NBC Select, TechRadar)
- 600+ built-in symbols and 14 fonts cover most home and office labeling needs (TechRadar)
- Martha Stewart-endorsed and Amazon bestseller with 20mm/sec print speed (TechRadar)
- 180 DPI resolution produces noticeably less crisp text than Bluetooth models (TechRadar)
- No Bluetooth, USB, or any connectivity; limited to on-device fonts and designs (TechRadar)
- 12mm max tape width limits label size for shelving and storage bins (TechRadar)
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT won because it delivers the most polished labeling experience of any model we researched. Creative Bloq's Ian Dean and Josephine Watson spent two weeks with it and awarded a perfect 5/5, praising its access to every Google and Apple font, 60+ tape varieties (including metallic and glitter finishes), and full compatibility across Apple, Android, Windows, and Mac. TechGearLab ranked it #2 of 14 models at 86/100, specifically noting the vibrant smartphone app and excellent P-touch Editor desktop software.
Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT
The Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT won because it delivers the most polished labeling experience of any model we researched. Creative Bloq's Ian Dean and Josephine Watson spent two weeks with it and awarded a perfect 5/5, praising its access to every Google and Apple font, 60+ tape varieties (including metallic and glitter finishes), and full compatibility across Apple, Android, Windows, and Mac. TechGearLab ranked it #2 of 14 models at 86/100, specifically noting the vibrant smartphone app and excellent P-touch Editor desktop software.
- Crafters and scrapbookers who want custom fonts, metallic tapes, and decorative label designs
- Small business owners who need barcodes, QR codes, and professional labeling from desktop software
- Tech-comfortable users who prefer designing labels on a phone or tablet screen
- Anyone tired of buying AA batteries for label makers
- Households with multiple people who want to share one label maker via the app
Brother P-Touch PTD220
The Brother PTD220 costs $40 and does 90% of what most people actually need a label maker for. NBC Select's Cory Fernandez called it "the best label maker hands down," and TechRadar highlighted its Amazon bestseller status and Martha Stewart endorsement. It prints at 20mm/sec (faster than the Epson LW-PX300's 0.24 in/sec crawl), has 14 fonts, 600+ symbols, and 99 decorative frames.
- Home organizers who want to label pantry items, bins, and folders with zero setup
- People who find smartphone apps annoying and prefer typing on a physical keyboard
- Budget-conscious buyers who need reliable laminated labels under $40
- Teachers and classroom organizers who need quick labels without tech hassle
- Anyone who just wants to grab a label maker, type, and print in under 10 seconds