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Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X vs Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L (9-inch)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L (9-inch) is cheaper at $203.29. 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 Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L (9-inch)
US price — $203.29
BrandScotch (3M)Swingline / GBC (ACCO Brands)
Released——
Max width (in) 9 9
Pouch thickness mil max 5 5
Warm up time (min) 4 1
Laminating speed in per min 13.2 19
Rollers count 2 —
Hot and cold — Yes
Jam release lever — Yes
Auto shutoff — Yes

Sources — Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X: scotchbrand.com (verified 2026-08-16). Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L (9-inch): mybinding.com (verified 2026-10-08).

What's the difference between the Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X and Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L (9-inch)?

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

  • Warm up time (min): Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X 4 vs Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L (9-inch) 1
  • Laminating speed in per min: Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X 13.2 vs Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L (9-inch) 19

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