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Polaroid Hi-Print Generation 2
Canon SELPHY QX20
Tested using Methodology v1.2
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TypePhoto Only
TechnologyDye-Sublimation/Thermal
SuperTank
No
Wireless
Yes
ColorYes
TypePhoto Only
TechnologyDye-Sublimation/Thermal
SuperTank
No
Wireless
Yes
ColorYes
Our Verdict
Polaroid Hi-Print Generation 2
Canon SELPHY QX20
The Canon SELPHY QX20 and the Polaroid Hi-Print Generation 2 are both portable photo printers that produce small, pocket-size pictures. Performance-wise, the Canon has a slightly wider color range and better accuracy, producing photos that look brighter and more true-to-life, but the Polaroid is better at reproducing small details, resulting in sharper images.
Variants
- Hi-Print Generation 2 (Black)
- Hi-Print Generation 2 (White)
- SELPHY QX20 (Dark Gray)
- SELPHY QX20 (White)
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White
Hi-Print Generation 2
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White
SELPHY QX20
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Black
Hi-Print Generation 2
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Dark Gray
SELPHY QX20
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Main Differences for
Family
Family
Threshold
Family
3.7
3.9
Cost-Per-Print
4.8
5.5
Small Details
8.5
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Type
Photo Only
Photo Only
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
Height
1.1" (2.7 cm)
1.3" (3.3 cm)
Width
3.1" (8.0 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Depth
5.9" (15.1 cm)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
In Use Picture
Height When In Use
1.1" (2.7 cm)
1.3" (3.3 cm)
Width When In Use
3.1" (8.0 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Depth When In Use
5.9" (15.1 cm)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Weight
0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)
Expected Maintenance
7.5
7.5
Ink Related Maintenance
Not Needed
Not Needed
Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
Display Screen
0.0
0.0
Display Screen Picture
Display Screen
No
No
Display Screen Size
N/A
N/A
Touchscreen
No
No
Cartridge
5.3
5.3
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
Technology
Dye-Sublimation/Thermal
Dye-Sublimation/Thermal
SuperTank
No
No
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
1
1
Black Cartridge Model
No Black Cartridge
No Black Cartridge
Tested Black Page Yield
N/A
N/A
Estimated Black Page Yield
N/A
N/A
Color Cartridge Model
Polaroid Hi-Print 2x3 Paper Cartridges
SELPHY Color Ink/Label XS-20L Set
Tested Color Page Yield
20 prints
20 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
20 prints
20 prints
Third Party Cartridge
Not Found At Time Of The Review
Not Found At Time Of The Review
Ink Type
Dye
Dye
High Yield Cartridge
No
No
Scanner Features
0.0
0.0
Scanner Flatbed Picture
Scanner
No Scanner
No Scanner
ADF Capacity
N/A
N/A
Scan Speed
N/A
N/A
Duplex Scanning
No Scanner
No
Max Flatbed Scan Size
No Scanner
No Scanner
Max ADF Scan Size
No Scanner
No Scanner
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
N/A
N/A
Fax
No
No
Copy
No
No
OCR Included
No Scanner
No Scanner
Scan Quality
0.0
0.0
Scan Quality Photo
Max Scan Resolution
N/A
N/A
Max Scan Color Depth
N/A
N/A
In The Box
In the Box Picture
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
~20 prints
N/A
Tested Charging Time
40 min
65 min
Document
Black & White Documents
0.0
0.0
B&W Document Picture
Color Ink Needed For Black & White
No
Yes
Color Documents
0.0
0.0
Color Document Picture
Cost-Per-Print
4.8
5.5
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
0 US$
0 US$
Color Cartridge Price
0 US$
0 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
N/A
N/A
Color Printing Cost
N/A
N/A
Photo Printing Cost
0.849 US$/print
0.750 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
No
Printing Speed
0.8
1.4
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
N/A
N/A
Color Document
N/A
N/A
Photo Printing Time
82.1 s
45.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
N/A
N/A
Duplex Printing
No
No
Input Tray Capacity
10 pages
10 pages
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11")
No
No
Legal (8.5" x 14")
No
No
Tabloid (11" x 17")
No
No
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
No
No
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
No
No
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
No
No
Max Paper Weight
N/A
N/A
Photo
Color Gamut
4.5
5.0
Parrots Picture
Color Range Picture
Color Accuracy
6.4
6.9
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
Color dE Graph
Average Color dE
7.48
6.32
Small Details
8.5
7.0
Small Details Photo
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
Not advertised
287 x 287
Photo Printing Sizes
2.5
0.0
Glossy Paper (4" x 6")
No
No
Glossy Paper (5" x 7")
No
No
Glossy Paper (8" x 10")
No
No
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")
No
No
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
No
Borderless Printing
Yes
No
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
1.0
1.0
Inputs Picture
Ethernet
No
No
USB Input To Computer
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi via Router
No
No
Wi-Fi Direct
No
Yes
External Storage Support
No
No
Apple AirPrint
No
No
Mopria Print Service
No
No
Mobile App
4.7
4.7
App Printscreen
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
Polaroid Hi-Print
SELPHY Photo Layout
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
PDF
No
No
Microsoft Office Files
No
No
Text Files (TXT)
No
No
Webpages (HTML)
No
No
OS Compatibility
Windows
No
No
macOS
No
No
Chrome OS
Fully
No
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Hi-Print Generation 2
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SELPHY QX20
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Hi-Print Generation 2
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Dark Gray
SELPHY QX20
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