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DYMO LetraTag 100H review
The LetraTag 100H is the cheapest proper label maker to start with: small, light, simple enough for a child, and its Plus pack includes both paper and clear plastic tape so you can label folders and jars on day one.
- Best as
- Lowest cost to start
- Prints on
- DYMO LetraTag (LT) tape, 12 mm (1/2 inch), in paper or plastic, with metallic and iron-on versions too.
- Cost per label
- About 8¢ to 17¢ per label on paper LT tape, 13¢ to 21¢ on plastic.
Imogen Pratt, updated 11-01-2026. Sources: Your Best Digs (2023 update); Amazon listing.
3D render, not a photoA cheap machine that earns its place
For dry, indoor labels the LetraTag does the job for less than any other keyboard machine here. The listing gives 5 font sizes, 7 print styles and 8 box styles, and the screen shows effects before you print.
The Plus pack is the version to buy because it puts both tape types in your hands: paper for files and shelves, clear plastic for jars and anything that might get wet.
Its alphabetical keyboard is slower for adults than QWERTY and easier for children, which is why it keeps turning up in classrooms and kids' rooms.
Thirty file folders, worked out
Thirty folder labels at 2 inches, plus leader, use about 82 inches of tape, just under 7 feet. That is half of a 13-foot paper LetraTag cassette, about $2 to $4.
Tape and cost per label
DYMO LetraTag (LT) tape, 12 mm (1/2 inch), in paper or plastic, with metallic and iron-on versions too.
About 8¢ to 17¢ per label on paper LT tape, 13¢ to 21¢ on plastic. Try your own price.
- System
- DYMO LetraTag tape, 12 mm
- Input
- Built-in keyboard
- Power
- Batteries
Who it suits
- A first label maker for a student or a child's room.
- Occasional labels for files and boxes on dry shelves.
- A cheap second machine to keep in a drawer.
A year of labels
You pay for the machine once. The tape is what you keep buying.
| How you use it | Labels | Labels a year | Spend a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light home use | 10 a month | 120 | $10 to $20 |
| Organising a whole house | 30 a month | 360 | $29 to $61 |
| Small office | 60 a month | 720 | $58 to $122 |
Where the LetraTag falls short
- Paper labels peel or smudge in damp places
- Use the plastic LT tape on jars and in bathrooms or the fridge.
- ABC keyboard is slow for long labels
- If you type a lot, look at the QWERTY LabelManager 160.
- Battery drain
- It switches itself off, but take batteries out if it will sit unused for months.
Paper or plastic tape?
Buy the 100H Plus pack. Add a two-pack of plastic LT tape if you plan to label the kitchen.
In the box
- The LetraTag 100H
- One LT paper cassette (black on white) and one LT plastic cassette (black on clear)
- A magnetic holder, per the Plus pack listing
- Batteries are not included
Your first label, step by step
- Fit the batteries and the LT cassette.
- Type on the ABC keyboard and check the graphical display.
- Choose a font size and box style if you like. Print, then use the cutter.
Good fit, poor fit
Good fit if you want a cheap, simple label maker for jars and folders, or a kid's school things.
Poor fit if labels need to survive water or sun. Laminated TZe tape holds up better.
DYMO LetraTag 100H or Nelko P21 Bluetooth Label Maker?
The Nelko P21 prints cheaper labels, designs them on a phone and does icons and QR codes. The LetraTag wins if you want buttons instead of an app, or if a child will use it alone.
Against similar machines
| Machine | Prints on | Widest label | Design with | Power | Cost per label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYMO LetraTag 100H | DYMO LetraTag (paper or plastic) | 12 mm | ABC keyboard | Batteries | About 8¢ to 17¢ |
| Nelko P21 Bluetooth Label Maker | Thermal label rolls | Small labels | Phone app | Built-in battery | Roughly 3¢ to 6¢ |
| Brother P-touch PT-D220 | Brother TZe, laminated | 12 mm | Built-in keyboard | 6 AAA or adapter | About 14¢ to 21¢ |
| DYMO Organizer Xpress Pro Embossing Kit | DYMO embossing tape | 9 mm | Turn-and-squeeze dial | None | Pennies |
Other machines to consider
- Brother P-touch PT-D220: Labels must survive water and handling; laminated TZe lasts far longer. Brother P-touch PT-D220 review. Check price
- Nelko P21 Bluetooth Label Maker: You are happy to design on a phone and want the cheapest labels. Nelko P21 Bluetooth Label Maker review. Check price
- DYMO Organizer Xpress Pro Embossing Kit: It is for crafts or a child and you want no batteries at all. DYMO Organizer Xpress Pro Embossing Kit review. Check price
Buyer questions
Is the LetraTag 100H waterproof?
The plastic LT tape resists water; the paper tape does not.
What tape does it use?
DYMO LetraTag LT tape, 12 mm. It does not take D1 tape.
Is the keyboard QWERTY?
No, the 100H has an ABC layout. The LetraTag 100T is the QWERTY version.
Does it come with batteries?
No.
Our take on the LetraTag 100H
If you want a cheap, simple label maker for folders and toy boxes as well as dry pantry shelves, order the LetraTag 100H Plus and use the plastic tape where things get wet.