Polaroid Hi-Print 2nd Generation vs Instax Mini Link 3
Polaroid Hi-Print 2nd Generation
Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3In shortTwo pocket printers for 2 x 3 prints, built on different technology. (Also searched as Instax Mini Link 3 vs Polaroid Hi-Print.)
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
Hi-Print 2nd Generation vs Instax Mini Link 3 specs
| Polaroid Hi-Print 2nd Generation | Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum print | 2 x 3 in | 2 x 3 in |
| Ink system | Dye-sublimation cartridge | Instax Mini instant film |
| Cartridges or tanks | Hi-Print paper and cartridge packs | Instax Mini film packs |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Scan and copy | No | No |
| Screen | None (app-controlled) | None (app-controlled) |
| Weight | pocket size | pocket size |
| Running cost | about $1.16 per print | about $1.15 per print |
| Amazon rating | 4.0 from 599 ratings | 4.7 from 531 ratings |
| Price tier | $ | $ |
Where they differ
Cost per print
Too close to call
About $1.16 for Polaroid paper (estimated from the bundle price minus the printer-only price) and about $1.15 for Instax Mini film from a 40-pack. A tie in practice.
Owner scores
Edge: Instax Mini Link 3
The Instax Mini Link 3 shows 4.7 from 531 ratings. The Hi-Print shows 4.0 from 599 for the printer alone and 4.3 from 561 for the bundle.
What you get
Too close to call
Polaroid prints with dye-sub cartridges in under 50 seconds, and has a battery. Fujifilm’s film develops as an instant print with the classic white border.
Who should pick which
Pick the Hi-Print 2nd Generation if
You want a dye-sub finish and don’t need the instant-film look.
Pick the Instax Mini Link 3 if
You want the instant-film feel and the better score.
The call
Choose on look. The cost is the same.
Polaroid Hi-Print 2nd Generation review, Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 review, cost calculator.
Questions people ask
Do they use the same paper?
No. Polaroid uses Hi-Print paper and cartridges; Fujifilm uses Instax Mini film.