10 Best Laminators (Review) In 2019

Featuring a stylish, sleek design, the Saturn 3i joins a family of high quality, trusted office equipment by Fellowes, a household name for technology and innovation. The Saturn 3i features a thermal and cold seal functionality, adding to its versatility. Using InstaHeat Technology, it warms up quickly, saving you time and effort. With a quick, 1-minute lamination cycle, the Saturn 3i is ideal for all business needs, as it produces clean work at every use. It is able to accommodate all documents measuring 12.5 inches maximum width.

Its high-performance build allows it to handle multiple laminations and stay on for long without overheating, with an inbuilt Auto Shut feature designed to preserve energy as well as prevent overheating. Unlike other laminators, the Saturn 3i gives the user absolute control, with an ergonomic release lever that helps to adjust the document being laminated to fit properly according to its required dimensions. It comes with 10 laminator pouches for easy use and to get you off to a great start.

Our first pick for the best laminator is the AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator Machine. It boasts 2 heat settings for versatility and safety if you’re working with kids, while the 3 or 5 mil laminating compatibility is useful for different demands.

At just less than £22, it’s the perfect option to have in the home or for personal use, and it’s easy to set up and easy to use, with user-friendly features including a jam release button and Ready light for simple operation. It takes around 4 minutes to heat up, which is standard for this price range, but takes a little too long to laminate the documents. If you’re not in a hurry, though, this won’t be a problem. For more great products for your office, check out our guide to the best label makers.

The Scotch PRO Thermal Laminator is currently a total steal, so get it while it’s hot. Along with a great price, it’s also superb for professional looking results with Never Jam technology to ensure hassle-free operation every time.

It can laminate 15 inches per minute, and the dual roller design feeds everything through smoothly. Unlike other machines, it can cope with unlimited length, making it ideal for banners and signs, while the automatic shutoff feature keeps your kids safe from burning their fingers. For more great products for your office, check out our top picks of the best ergonomic office chairs.

A device that laminates, cuts paper, and rounds corners is one you definitely need for your home or office. It features a paper cutter that can but up to 50 millimeters of documents at a go with a lock seal to prevent injuries to kids. It also features dual lamination system (hot and cold), operating at an incredible 250 millimeters per minute speed. A great feature you would love about this machine is its quiet operation. Unlike other peers, the Abox Laminator is relatively noiseless and can work without distracting others.

And that’s not all. If you after a fast operation, this laminator offers a quick, 3-minute superior heating system to get your work started without delay. It comes with free 16 pouches in four sizes, supporting documents with width up to 13 millimeters. Its auto shut down system ensures it remains off after 30-minutes of inactivity and is backed by its in-built heating mechanism for enhanced performance and better results.

The Jzbrain Laminator is a high-performance, multifunctional machine with an inbuilt cutter and corner rounder to ensure you actually get more work done in one go. It works with most paper types including A3, 4 and 6. Unlike other similar products, the Jzbrain Laminator works pretty fast, taking up to just five minutes to get ready for action, with its ready light on hand to signal the user, aside from being able to process 9.8inches/min. It is also able to laminate documents of up to 210 millimeters in width and thickness of up to 0.5 millimeters.

This top-notch product also features hot and cold functionality for various lamination needs and has a really cool jam release mechanism to help clear paper jams easily and get you back on track. You can now laminate your documents and trim them nicely using its inbuilt cutting system. It also comes with a safe locking system for the cutter, to ensure kids do not get harmed coming near it.

Here is a high-performance AmazonBasics thermal laminator for a variety of uses. Using this device, you can laminate documents up to 13 inches in width, covering a wide range of document types from complimentary cars, to legal letters. It also features a quick warm-up system, heating within just 4 minutes after it is switched on, using a bright LED laminator-ready light to signal the user.

It is easily compatible with pouches of thickness 3 and 5 millimeters and comes with 20 pouches of 3 millimeters thickness. It also features an easy to use release jam lever to enhance efficiency and prevent unnecessary jams whilst you work. Its dual heating setting ensures you can laminate thicker and thinner documents separately. Operating at a speed of 270 millimeters per minute, this device is ideal for homes, offices and print shops, and is very user-friendly.

The Apache AL9 9” Thermal Laminator is a lightweight and compact option that comes at a fantastic price, making it an indisputable pick for our best value selection. It boasts a quality motor and heating element, while the 2 silicone rollers apply feed the document through with ease.

To ensure top quality, there’s an ABS release button should something go wrong, and it’s compatible with both 3 and 5 mil pouches. It might not be as consistent as more expensive options, but for straightforward home use, you can’t go wrong. So be sure to keep it always on your home office desk.

Even better than the 3000L is the Swingline GBC Fusion 7000L Thermal Laminator, which is our choice for the best laminator ever created (trust us). Our premium choice can laminate 55” per minute and like the 3000L it boasts a fast warm up time and can also accommodate cold laminating for vinyl and other materials.

It’s compatible with a variety of pouch sizes ranging from 3 mils to 10, and the automatic shut off saves energy. As for usability, it will automatically detect the pouch size to make it essentially a hands-free option, and with 50 pouches included, it’s decent value, too. If you work with paper bills, make sure to check out our top picks of the best money counting machines.

A great value option, the BluSmart 5 in 1 Laminator Set comes with an impressive 20 laminating pouches among a variety of other accessories for your home or classroom needs. It takes up to 5 minutes to warm up, and laminates 250 mm (9 inches) per minute. This isn’t super fast, but not super slow, either.

There are hot and cold modes for safe use at school or with your children, and the anti blockage system ensures every document comes out looking perfect. However, you may sometimes need to deal with crooked results, although this isn’t too often to be a problem. Don’t forget to check out our guide to the best laser printers.

Shifting in the upper echelons of laminator quality, the Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L Thermal Laminator is a still-affordable option for more demanding laminating needs. It’s great for the office or more official documents and delivers high productivity with a fast warm up time and accelerated laminating process.

You can use it to protect an incredible 17 documents in a single minute, and despite the price, it comes with 30 letter-sized pouches, which is ideal for ID cards or name tags for the next big event. There’s also a 3 year warranty, which should come in useful should the pages get stuck. Be sure to also check out our reviews of the best filing cabinets that are amazing for storing your documents.

The Sarki 13” Laminator Machine is one of the widest options we’ve selected to give you greater versatility in your laminating adventures. It’s also one of the fastest warming up, too, managing a speedy 3 minutes for increased efficiency.

Whether you prefer hot or cold operation, this can do both, and there are 4 temperature settings for the cold option. It accepts 3, 4, and 5 mil thicknesses, with each of them bringing a professional finish, great for sticking on your office door while you wait for a gold plaque or keeping your kids family portrait safe to bring out again on their wedding day. For more handy office products, check out our guide to the best portable printers.

With a sleek, futuristic design and versatile operation, the Fellowes Jupiter 2 125 Laminator is a spectacular choice to show off to important clients at the office or reluctant, bemused neighbors at your house. It heats up in just a minute, while the AutoSense detection feature adjusts to the thickness for hassle-free use.

The 6 roller system ensures a creaseless result, and it can laminate up to 47 inches of film and document per minute. If you’re a busy man, which we’re sure you are, it’s trustworthy enough to set and forget, allowing you to make your lunch, take important calls from your office phone, or just take a break with no problems.

Anyone drawn to a funny name will love the Purple Cows Hot and Cold 9” Laminator which accepts a variety of pouch thicknesses and heats up in a maximum of 5 minutes for easy use. It can laminate using both hot and cold processes, and the ABS feature ensures quality.

What we love most, though is how energy efficient it is, using 50% less energy than other options. All this combined with a simple functionality and a reasonable price makes it a decent option to pick if you’re still not sure. For more great options for your workplace, check out our guide to the best 3D printers.

The final lamination machine in our selection is the Zoomyo 9” Hot & Cold Laminator which keeps you involved with a Ready LED light and the ability to go either hot or cold depending on what you’re laminating.

Along with this, it accepts a variety of pouch thicknesses, while the Jam Release technology takes a load off your mind. It can laminate nearly 12 inches per minute, giving you moderate efficiency. It doesn’t feel as durable as other options, but if you take care of it and clean it often, you should be okay. If you are looking for a perfect spacious desk for your home office, check out our reviews of the best l-shaped desks and pick your favorite.