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DYMO LabelManager 160
US 1790415 · machine package
Buyer feedback ↓The DYMO LabelManager 160 is a self-contained label maker with a QWERTY keyboard, preview screen and manual cutter. The US machine package includes a starter D1 cassette; batteries are separate.
- 203 × 118 × 49 mmBody dimensions · L × H × WHandheld unit, excluding packaging≈ 2.4 × 1.4 × 0.57 bank-card lengths
- 6 AAABattery powerAlkaline batteries sold separately
- QWERTYKeyboardNo phone or computer required
Amazon US · US 1790415 · machine package · Retailer link
THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
Choose it for quick labels without a phone app. Type on the keyboard, preview the text and cut the printed strip. It is straightforward for shelves, folders and storage boxes, and a starter cassette lets you begin once you add batteries.
Look elsewhere if you want roomy keys, custom graphics or computer printing. Lisa Shea found the tightly spaced keyboard and symbol menus frustrating. This model is a standalone text labeler, and replacement D1 tape becomes part of its running cost.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
DYMO US product sheet and pack contents ↗ · DYMO user guide ↗ · DYMO body specifications ↗ · Lisa Shea hands-on review ↗ · Exact US machine package ↗
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
Buyers describe straightforward typing and everyday labeling, but accessing punctuation through menus frustrated some. An owner also found the basic instructions unhelpful when learning to load cartridges and use the cutter.
Label adhesion drew mixed experiences: one buyer's pantry-container labels stayed attached for months, while another needed packing tape to keep labels on plastic. That buyer later reported better results after switching to permanent tape.
What buyers like
- Value for money1,196
- label quality563
- label making442
Mixed feedback
- printability417
Common concerns
- Durability424
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
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View source ↗03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO
See it in use.
See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.
LabelManager 160: keyboard, labels and limitations
A closer look at the handheld controls and everyday labeling.
Watch on YouTube ↗
Setting up the LabelManager 160
Shows the machine and supplies involved in getting started.
Watch on YouTube ↗Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.
Read 2 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold
The reviewer found that labels printed and cut as expected, but disliked the closely packed keys and having to open a symbol menu for common punctuation. The result was useful; the typing experience was the weak point.
The US sheet lists a starter D1 cassette with the machine. It uses alkaline batteries or a separately sold adapter, and its format keys handle basic text styles without a computer.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
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THIS GUIDEDYMO LabelManager 160US machine package |  ALTERNATIVEBrother P-touch PT-H110White · four-tape bundle |  ALTERNATIVENIIMBOT D110White · printer with one tape | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | $44.00 | $64.99 | $15.99 |
| Best for | Simple labels without an app | Standalone labeling with a larger starter tape supply | Designing small labels on a phone |
| Design | QWERTY keys; LCD preview; manual cutter | QWERTY keyboard; TZe tape platform | Bluetooth app; rechargeable battery |
| Care / use | Use D1 tapes and fresh alkaline batteries | Match Brother TZe cartridges | Use compatible label rolls |
| Consider | Small keys; no computer printing | A different tape system to keep stocked | Needs a phone rather than built-in keys |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
About these everyday comparisons
Approximate comparisons to familiar objects: a bank card’s 3.37-inch long edge, a Letter sheet’s 11-inch long edge, or a US nickel’s 21.21 mm diameter / 5 g weight. Water comparisons exclude the container’s weight. Capacity comparisons describe volume, not exterior size or how food fits. Reference pictures identify the object; use the labeled ratio for the comparison.
05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
DYMO LabelManager 160 · US 1790415 · machine package · Amazon US
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06 / RELATED FINDS
A useful extra.
For the way you plan to use it.
Refill after the starter tape runs out
DYMO D1 Standard Tape
This genuine D1 cassette is listed for the LabelManager 160. Its standard white background is easy to read on storage bins and folders.