Lab
PolaroidReleased Oct 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Sep 18, 2026
Print your digital photos onto real film with this fun and easy-to-use instant printer. The Polaroid Lab scores 75/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the photo printers category. Coverage includes reviews from Nymag, Shootitwithfilm, Digital Camera World, and Bane-tech.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 7 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 60 (WIRED) to 85 (Nymag) — a 25-point spread. Nymag tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Easy to use(5)
- Fun to share(2)
- Prints digital photos(2)
- Real film chemistry(2)
- Great black & white(2)
Cons
- High price(2)
- Bulky design(2)
- Poor build quality(2)
7 Publication Reviews
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The Polaroid Lab creates unique analog-style photos from digital images through a projection process, making it fun and engaging despite being clunky and slow.
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The Polaroid Lab printer is a wonderful addition for anyone wanting to print phone images on real Polaroid film with various creative options.
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The Polaroid Lab creates authentic analog exposures using a lens and a genuine photochemical process, producing unique and charming results.
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The Polaroid Lab is a user-friendly device that successfully bridges the gap between digital photography and analog prints, though it is held back by a few design oversights and an outdated charging p...
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The Polaroid Lab is a device that turns phone photos into instant film prints, offering a novel way to 'unforget' digital memories but falling short of the authentic Polaroid experience.
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