Our recommendations for laminating machines also include pros/cons as well as specifics for each. This enables you to not only compare, but choose what best suits your needs.
Pouch Laminators
Product
Our Rating
Prices
Fellowes Venus2 125
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Scotch Thermal TL902A
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Royal Sovereign ES-915
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Scotch Pro Thermal
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Fellowes Saturn 3i 125
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Fellowes Venus2 125
Specs
Width: 12.5”
Speed: 53” per min
Warmup: 1 min
Temp: Dual Temp
Features
Legal-size
6 rollers
Auto reverse
Jam prevention
Autosense detects pouch thickness and then adjusts the heat
Hot and cold laminating
Up to 10 mil pouch
Auto shutoff
PROS
Dual temp
Has automatic reverse for jam prevention
Automatically senses pouch thickness for heat setting
Auto shutoff
Quick warmup
Quick feed
2 yr warranty
CONS
Does not laminate anything larger than legal size
Scotch Thermal TL902A
Specs
Width: 9”
Speed: 11” per min
Warmup: 4-8 min
Temp: Hot
Features
Letter-size
2 rollers
2 heat settings
Jam release
Carrying handle
30-day warranty
Up to 10 mil
Auto shutoff
PROS
Comes in two colors (black or white)
Jam release lever
Carrying handle for portability
Built-in tray for loading
Cord storage
Auto shutoff
CONS
Does not laminate anything larger than letter-size
Takes longer to warm up
Warranty is very short
ROYAL SOVEREIGN ES-915
Specs
Width: 9”
Speed: 11” per min
Warmup: 4-6 min
Temp: Dual Temp
Features
Letter-size
2 rollers
Manual reverse to release jams
Up to 7 mil
1 yr warranty
Auto shutoff
PROS
Dual temp
Able to release jams manually
1 yr warranty
Compact size
Auto shutoff
CONS
Must release jams manually
Does not laminate anything larger than letter size
Only handles up to 7 mil pouch
SCOTCH PRO THERMAL
Specs
Width: 9”
Speed: 15” per min
Warmup: 5-7 min
Temp: Hot
Features
Letter-size
2 rollers
Jam prevention technology prevents misfeed
Up to 5 mil
30-day warranty
Auto shutoff
Cord storage
2 heat settings
Sleek design in lime green
PROS
Never jams
Awesome look with lime green color
Cord storage
Auto shutoff
CONS
Does not laminate anything larger than letter size
Only handles up to 5 mil pouch
Warranty is very short
FELLOWES SATURN 3I 125
Specs
Width: 12.5”
Speed: 12” per min
Warmup: 1 min
Temp: Hot
Features
Letter-size
2 rollers
Release lever to recenter or remove
Up to 5 mil
2 yr warranty
Auto shutoff
PROS
Able to release jams or recenter through release lever
2 yr warranty
Auto shutoff
CONS
Does not laminate anything larger than legal size
Only handles up to 5 mil pouch
Does not feature jam technology. Jams must be manually released.
Roller Laminators
Product
Our Rating
Prices
GBC Ultima 65 EZLoad
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GBC Heatseal Ultima 35 EZLoad
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GBC Pinnacle 27 EZLoad
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Vevor 39” Cold Laminator
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Xyron 1255
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GBC Ultima 65 EZLoad
Specs
Width: 27”
Speed: 24″’ per min
Warmup: 10 min
Temp: Hot
Features
Poster-size
3 mil
Pivoting table
Reverse function
Rear trimmer
Auto shutoff
Standby mode
90-day warranty
Edge guide
PROS
Tackles large projects
Table pivots making laminating a breeze
Rear trimmer is great for trimming the end of the project as it feeds through laminator
Standby mode allows multiple uses while the machine stays heated
Auto shutoff
Reverse function that prevents jams
90-day warranty
CONS
Does not allow anything thicker than 3 mil
Warmup time takes a bit longer
Warranty is for 90-days as opposed to a 1-2 yr
More expensive
GBC Heatseal Ultima 35 EZLoad
Specs
Width: 12”
Speed: 39” per min
Warmup: 1 min
Temp: Hot
Features
Letter-size
5 mil
Fixed speed
Reverse function
Trimmer
Auto shutoff
1 yr warranty
PROS
Fast warmup
Includes a trimmer to trim project as needed
Auto shutoff
Includes a warranty
Reverse function prevents jams
Accommodates a thicker laminate (5 mil)
CONS
Will not laminate anything larger than letter-size
GBC Pinnacle 27 EZLoad
Specs
Width: 27”
Speed: 10’ per min
Warmup: 8-10 min
Temp: Hot
Features
Poster-size
3 mil
Reverse function
Rear trimmer
Auto shutoff
Standby mode
1 yr warranty
PROS
Tackles large projects
Rear trimmer is great for trimming the end of the project as it feeds through laminator
Standby mode allows multiple uses while the machine stays heated
Auto shutoff
Reverse function prevents jams
1 yr warranty
CONS
Does not allow anything thicker than 3 mil
Warmup time takes a bit longer
More expensive
Vevor 39” Cold Laminator
Specs
Width: 39”
Speed: n/a
Warmup: n/a
Temp: Cold
Features
Poster-size
3 mil
Hand crank
Folds up for storage
PROS
Tackles extra-large projects
Does not require electricity
Hand crank
Folds up for storage
Cold temp to prevent accidental burns
Can be used anywhere
Affordably priced
CONS
Does not allow anything thicker than 3 mil
Requires manual cranking to feed project through rollers
Does not have a trimmer
Xyron 1255
Specs
Width: 12”
Speed: n/a
Warmup: n/a
Temp: Dual Temp
Features
Letter-size
3 mil
Hand crank
1 yr warranty
PROS
Dual Temp
Great for small projects
1 yr warranty
CONS
Does not laminate anything larger than letter-size
Only handles up to 3 mil
Does not feature jam technology. Jams must be manually released.
Requires manual cranking to feed project through rollers
