If you’re shipping regularly in the UK, you need a thermal label printer.
Inkjet printing shipping labels is slow, expensive long-term, and creates friction.
The two brands most UK resellers compare are:
- Munbyn
- Rollo
I use a Munbyn in my setup.
I’ve evaluated Rollo closely.
This page is a practical breakdown for UK sellers using Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, etc.
No spec theatre. Just operational differences.
Quick Recommendation Summary
If you want the short answer:
- On a budget: Buy Munbyn.
- Want slightly more refined build + brand support: Buy Rollo.
- Shipping under 50 parcels/week: You will not notice a meaningful difference.
- Shipping high volume daily: Rollo has marginal polish advantages.
For most UK resellers, Munbyn is the better value decision.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Munbyn | Rollo |
|---|---|---|
| Price (UK typical) | Lower | Higher |
| Print Speed | Fast | Slightly faster |
| Build Quality | Good | Slightly more refined |
| Software Support | Basic but sufficient | More polished |
| Label Compatibility | Wide | Wide |
| Reliability | High | High |
| Best For | Cost-conscious resellers | Higher-volume operators |
My Analysis
1. Price Positioning (UK Context)
Munbyn units typically come in cheaper than Rollo.
For UK sellers:
- If you’re dispatching part-time or under 50 parcels per week,
- The price difference matters more than micro-performance differences.
Thermal printing is simple technology. You are not buying a complex device.
My view: price advantage matters more at small-to-mid scale.
2. Build Quality
Rollo feels slightly more refined in casing and physical finish.
Munbyn feels functional rather than premium.
Does it affect output quality? No.
Does it affect durability in normal desk use? No meaningful difference.
If you’re building a warehouse dispatch bench running nonstop daily, Rollo’s marginal polish may matter.
For a desk-based reseller, Munbyn is entirely sufficient.
3. Print Speed & Accuracy
Both:
- Print 4×6 labels cleanly
- Align properly once calibrated
- Handle Royal Mail PDF labels without issue
Speed difference is negligible in real-world UK resale use.
If your workflow is bottlenecked by label printing, you have a layout problem — not a printer problem.
4. Software & Setup
Rollo’s software ecosystem is more mature.
Munbyn setup is:
- Driver install
- Calibration
- Done
Rollo markets more workflow integration tools.
Most UK resellers print directly from:
- eBay
- Royal Mail Click & Drop
- Courier portals
In those cases, software polish is irrelevant.
5. Reliability Over Time
Thermal printers are mechanically simple.
Common failure points:
- Cheap power adapters
- Rough label loading
- Poor storage
Both brands have strong reliability records in small-business use.
My Munbyn has required:
- Zero repairs
- No maintenance
- No consumables beyond labels
That’s the entire appeal of thermal.
My Decision Framework
Here’s how I would decide:
If you are:
New reseller / Under 50 parcels per week → Buy Munbyn.
Scaling / 100+ parcels per week / want slightly stronger ecosystem support → Consider Rollo.
Concerned about brand reputation & resale value → Rollo.
Concerned about protecting margin early → Munbyn.
The performance difference is smaller than YouTube reviewers make it seem.
My Recommendation
For 90% of UK eBay, Vinted, or small business sellers:
Buy Munbyn.
It:
- Prints reliably
- Removes ink cost
- Reduces dispatch friction
- Costs less upfront
If you later scale significantly, you can upgrade, but most sellers never need to.
