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Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X vs GBC Fusion 1000L (9-inch)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. GBC Fusion 1000L (9-inch) is cheaper at $50.16. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X GBC Fusion 1000L (9-inch)
US price $50.16
BrandScotch (3M)GBC (ACCO Brands)
Released
Max width (in) 9 9
Pouch thickness mil max 5 3
Warm up time min 4 4
Laminating speed in per min 13.2 13
Rollers count 2
Hot and cold Yes
Jam release lever Yes
Auto shutoff

Sources — Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X: scotchbrand.com (verified 2026-08-16). GBC Fusion 1000L (9-inch): gbc.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X and GBC Fusion 1000L (9-inch)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Pouch thickness mil max: Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X 5 vs GBC Fusion 1000L (9-inch) 3
  • Laminating speed in per min: Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X 13.2 vs GBC Fusion 1000L (9-inch) 13

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