Dymo · Updated June 2026
Dymo LabelWriter 550: price, specs & release date
Dymo LabelWriter 550, released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: dymo.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Dymo LabelWriter 550 a good buy?
At $199, the Dymo LabelWriter 550 is #10 cheapest of the 11 label makers we track, where the median is $124.99. On the spec sheet, its print resolution of 300 dpi is the highest of the 12, its max label width of 56 mm is above the median of the 12, and its release of 2021 is at the median of the 5. By release date, it is among the newer of the 5 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199 Widely-listed retail (~$147 Staples to ~$229 Demco; commonly ~$199) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dymo |
| Released | 2021 |
| Print technology | direct_thermal |
| Max label width (mm) | 56 |
| Connectivity | usb |
| Print resolution (dpi) | 300 |
| Label format | die_cut |
| Power | ac |
| Built in keyboard | No |
Source: dymo.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by prnewswire.com. Release Oct 1, 2021 confirmed via DYMO/Newell PR Newswire press release. Price varies widely ($146.80 Staples, $229 Demco); $199 retained as a representative widely-listed price. Print resolution 300 dpi and max print/media width 56 mm (2.2 in; accepts up to ~2.3 in labels) confirmed via Grand & Toy and CDW spec sheets. USB-only connectivity, AC power, no keyboard (computer-driven).
Is the Dymo LabelWriter 550 worth it vs cheaper label makers?
Dymo LabelWriter 550 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 LabelWriter 550 this | $199 | direct_thermal | 56 | usb | 300 | die_cut |
| Brother QL-800 | $124.99 | direct_thermal | 62 | usb | 300 | die_cut |
| Brother QL-1110NWB | $359.99 | direct_thermal | 104 | usb/wifi/ethernet/bluetooth | 300 | die_cut |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dymo LabelWriter 550 cost?
The Dymo LabelWriter 550 has a US price of $199 (Widely-listed retail (~$147 Staples to ~$229 Demco; commonly ~$199)), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Dymo LabelWriter 550 compare on price?
At $199, the Dymo LabelWriter 550 is #10 cheapest of the 11 label makers we track, where the median is $124.99.
When was the Dymo LabelWriter 550 released?
The Dymo LabelWriter 550 was released 2021.
What are the Dymo LabelWriter 550's key specs?
Dymo LabelWriter 550 (Dymo): print technology direct_thermal, max label width mm 56, connectivity usb, print resolution dpi 300, label format die_cut. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $199 at dymo.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Compare with
Cheaper label makers
- Brother QL-800 $124.99
- Brother P-touch CUBE Plus PT-P710BT $124.98
- Brother P-touch PT-D610BT $119.99
- Dymo LabelManager 280 $97.88
- Brother P-touch PT-D410 $74.98
- Phomemo M110 $51.99
Step up
- Brother QL-1110NWB $359.99
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