Rank #5 in Best Label Printer 2026: Ten Ranked on Real Speed and Honest Specs
Nelko PL70E Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Shipping Label Printer for Business Black
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Nelko PL70E is our number five label printer pick for September 2026. It prints 4 by 6 labels at 203 DPI and up to 150 mm per second from roll or fanfold paper, connects over Bluetooth through the Nelko app or by USB, and carries 5,245 ratings at 4.2. The box includes 50 thermal labels and a U-Disk with drivers.
Honesty note: the sheet claims duplex automatic printing on a monochrome thermal machine, flagged as listed. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 5,245 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Type | Direct thermal 4x6 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 DPI |
| Speed | Up to 150 mm/s |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth and USB |
| Labels | 1.54-4.1 inch widths, roll or fanfold |
| Spec field | Duplex automatic on the sheet (as listed) |
| ASIN | B0BRBY6888 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent little printer. Easy to set up, simple to use. Makes postage labels a breeze. I have it connected to windows desktop. I also think it is good value for money, if you have a need to print postal labels regularly”
Verified purchase“Great product. It works exactly how it should. The instructions are clear, and easy to follow. I'd say it is definitely good for the price, and is easy to move around. It doesn't make too much noise when printing!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Label Printer 2026: Ten Ranked on Real Speed and Honest Specs.
Rank #1
MUNBYN Shipping Label Printer Bluetooth, Postage Thermal Label Printer 4x6 for Business, Compatible with Etsy, Shopify, Royal Mail, DHL, DPD, Evri, with 25 Labels, 130B, Black
£59.99
Rank #2
JADENS Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer, 4x6 Shipping Label Printer, 50 Labels Included, Compatible with Hermes, Royal Mail, DHL, DPD, Evri, Amazon, Shopify
£59.98
Rank #3
JADENS 4x6 Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer with Built-in Label Holder
£66.47
Rank #4
vretti Thermal Label Printer 4x6, Built-in Large label Tray,USB Only
£66.47
Questions people ask
Which platforms does it work with?
Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, DHL and more per the listing.
How do phones connect?
Through the Nelko app on iOS and Android; direct Bluetooth pairing is not supported.
Does it need ink?
No, direct thermal printing only.
What is in the box?
The PL70E, power cable and adapter, USB cable, USB-C for Mac, manual and 50 labels.
Why does the sheet say duplex?
It is a thermal mono printer, so the duplex automatic field is a catalogue error.
Can I print many labels at once?
Reviewers note one label at a time unless you buy the separate label feeder.
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