Dymo · Updated July 2026
Dymo LabelManager 280: price, specs & release date
Dymo LabelManager 280, released 2013. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: ptouchdirect.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Price history
$97.88Is the Dymo LabelManager 280 a good buy?
At $98, the Dymo LabelManager 280 is #7 cheapest of the 11 label makers we track, where the median is $124.99. On the spec sheet, its max label width of 12 mm is the lowest of the 12, its print resolution of 180 dpi is the lowest of the 12, and its release of 2013 is the lowest of the 5. By release date, it is the oldest of the 5 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $97.88 — current on record (was $148.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dymo |
| Released | 2013 |
| Print technology | thermal_transfer |
| Max label width (mm) | 12 |
| Connectivity | usb |
| Print resolution (dpi) | 180 |
| Label format | tape |
| Power | battery (built-in Li-ion rechargeable) |
| Built in keyboard | Yes |
Source: ptouchdirect.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by staples.com. MSRP $148.99 from ptouchdirect.com; Staples current price $93.80. Resolution 180 dpi confirmed by Staples spec sheet and independent review (ptouchdirect's '300 dpi' marketing claim is contradicted by Dymo documentation and most sources, so 180 dpi retained). Max D1 tape 12 mm (1/2 in), USB connectivity, rechargeable Li-ion battery, QWERTY keyboard confirmed. Release year 2013.
Is the Dymo LabelManager 280 worth it vs cheaper label makers?
Dymo LabelManager 280 against its closest cheaper and pricier label makers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Print technology | Max label width (mm) | Connectivity | Print resolution (dpi) | Label format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dymo LabelManager 280 this | $97.88 | thermal_transfer | 12 | usb | 180 | tape |
| Brother P-touch PT-D410 | $74.98 | thermal_transfer | 18 | usb | 180 | tape |
| Brother P-touch PT-D610BT | $119.99 | thermal_transfer | 24 | usb/bluetooth | 180 | tape |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dymo LabelManager 280 cost?
The Dymo LabelManager 280 has a US price of $97.88, as of 2026-07-26.
How does the Dymo LabelManager 280 compare on price?
At $98, the Dymo LabelManager 280 is #7 cheapest of the 11 label makers we track, where the median is $124.99.
Has the Dymo LabelManager 280's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-06-27 the Dymo LabelManager 280 has fallen 34.3%, from $148.99 to $97.88.
What is the lowest price the Dymo LabelManager 280 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Dymo LabelManager 280 is $97.88 on 2026-07-26 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Dymo LabelManager 280?
At $97.88, the Dymo LabelManager 280 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-06-27.
When was the Dymo LabelManager 280 released?
The Dymo LabelManager 280 was released 2013.
What are the Dymo LabelManager 280's key specs?
Dymo LabelManager 280 (Dymo): print technology thermal_transfer, max label width mm 12, connectivity usb, print resolution dpi 180, label format tape. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $97.88 at ptouchdirect.com, 2026-07-26. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Compare with
Cheaper label makers
- Brother P-touch PT-D410 $74.98
- Phomemo M110 $51.99
- Brother P-touch PT-D210 $45.99
- Dymo LabelManager 160 $44.99
- Niimbot D110 $19.99
Step up
- Brother P-touch PT-D610BT $119.99
- Brother P-touch CUBE Plus PT-P710BT $124.98
- Brother QL-800 $124.99
- Dymo LabelWriter 550 $199
- Brother QL-1110NWB $359.99
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