Kodak Mini 2
Score: 78/100
Brother MFC-J4355DW
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Kodak Mini 2 Retro is a portable Bluetooth-enabled instant photo printer that produces durable 2.1×3.4 in laminated prints using 4PASS dye-sublimation. It excels in image quality and portability but is limited by battery life and lack of Wi-Fi.
The Brother INKvestment MFC-J4355DW is a compact all-in-one inkjet offering high-yield cartridges, automatic duplex printing, and strong cloud and mobile connectivity. It excels for document-centric tasks but lacks automatic duplex scanning and a larger display.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.8 ppm | 20 ppmbest | |
— | 1,200 dpibest | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
— | 30,000 pagesbest | |
38 pages | 150 pagesbest | |
1 | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.2 kgbest | 8.89 kg |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Print Technology | 4PASS dye sublimation | inkjet |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 0.8 ppm | 20 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 291x300 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Connectivity | false | true |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 38 pages | 150 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 1 | 2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2 kg | 8.89 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Mini 2 Retro for its hassle-free Bluetooth setup, the 4PASS dye-sublimation process that yields vivid, durable prints, and the robust in-app editing suite.
Everyday users love the true-to-life colors, the convenience of printing straight from a phone, and the rugged laminated photos, while noting occasional jams and limited battery life.
Professional reviewers praise the MFC-J4355DW for its cost-effective INKvestment cartridge system, solid all-in-one performance, and rare inclusion of automatic duplex printing at its price tier.
Everyday users consistently commend the printer's crisp text quality, high-yield ink that lets them "set it and forget it," and the ease of wireless and cloud setup, while noting frustrations with manual duplex scanning and the small screen.
“Truest colors and best clarity”
“So convenient, easy and fun to use”
“Crisp and professional”
