It is amazing to have the ability to see our photos printed immediately on little square picture papers, and this is what the HP Sprocket and Polaroid ZIP can do. You could make customized photo frames or perhaps stick those photos on the wall to beautify our living room or maybe paste them in your scrapbook.
HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer, X7N07A, Print Social Media Photos on 2x3 Sticky-Backed Paper - White
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- Live it - Love it - Print it: Printing off social media photos has never been easier from your smartphone. Connect your social media accounts to the free-to-download HP Sprocket App and instantly turn those photos into colorful prints
- A Social on-the-go portable printer: Sprocket uses seamless Bluetooth connectivity, so you can set it up at parties and events, and everyone can print their favorite moments from their smartphones or tablets
Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer w/ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology - Compatible w/iOS & Android Devices - Blue
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- 2x3" Photos Are Full-Color & Smudge-Proof, and Feature Peel-Back, Sticky Paper
- Prints Directly from Your Mobile Phone or Tablet via Bluetooth or NFC Technology
- Measures a Compact 2.9 Inches x 4.7 Inches x 0.9 Inches; Weighs Just 6.6 Ounces
- Works With PREMIUM Zink zero papers - ZINK Paper Means No Ink. No Hassles
- Your Purchase Includes a FREE Download of Polaroid ZIP App for iOS & Android
The HP Sprocket
HP Sprocket was introduced in 2016 and could print faster and even better. Though its basics are just like Polaroid Zip, it delivers better images and has the ability to add emojis to photos.
The Polaroid Zip
The Polaroid Zip was released back in 2015, among the very first in the range of mobile portable printers, and it did get many recognition. It prints 2×3 complete colored photos, has a cool as well as portable design and it’s also convenient to carry anywhere.
Technology, price and printing quality
Both of them work on ZINK technology, meaning there’s absolutely no Ink. You might be familiar with it; this technology permits you to print without being bothered about ink running out. The Polaroid Zip is a bit cheaper than the HP Sprocket and both are sold on Amazon for around a hundred bucks.
The HP Sprocket features a pre-determined image resolution of 331×400 dpi, which results in very clear as well as bright images. Users say that the photos produced by it are very detailed. It additionally prints the edits made out of the app well.
In contrary, Polaroid Zip has not mentioned any specific resolution and users have complained often times that the photo quality is below average with minimal contrast. It is certainly not the appropriate printer if you happen to be into capturing nature scenery as well as photos that require exceptional details.
A Social on-the-go portable printer: Sprocket uses seamless Bluetooth connectivity, so you can set it up at parties and events, and everyone can print their favorite moments from their smartphones or tablets.
Print Speed & recharging time
HP prints faster compared to Polaroid: the zip requires 55 secs whereas the HP sprocket prints within 50 secs. One of the main reason behind zip’s slow speed is the app. The app is fairly slow as well as bulgy, it takes lots of time to operate and then send print commands.
The Zip requires more time to charge entirely. It uses a lot more battery power as well as prints less, maybe because of its old technology, whereas the sprocket prints many more images in a single charge.
HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer, X7N07A, Print Social Media Photos on 2x3 Sticky-Backed Paper - White
Free shipping
amazon.com
- Live it - Love it - Print it: Printing off social media photos has never been easier from your smartphone. Connect your social media accounts to the free-to-download HP Sprocket App and instantly turn those photos into colorful prints
- A Social on-the-go portable printer: Sprocket uses seamless Bluetooth connectivity, so you can set it up at parties and events, and everyone can print their favorite moments from their smartphones or tablets
Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer w/ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology - Compatible w/iOS & Android Devices - Blue
Free shipping
amazon.com
- 2x3" Photos Are Full-Color & Smudge-Proof, and Feature Peel-Back, Sticky Paper
- Prints Directly from Your Mobile Phone or Tablet via Bluetooth or NFC Technology
- Measures a Compact 2.9 Inches x 4.7 Inches x 0.9 Inches; Weighs Just 6.6 Ounces
- Works With PREMIUM Zink zero papers - ZINK Paper Means No Ink. No Hassles
- Your Purchase Includes a FREE Download of Polaroid ZIP App for iOS & Android
