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Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) vs Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2

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Now (Gen 3)POLAROIDRENDER
Probe A
Polaroid
Now (Gen 3)
75.6/ 100B
Film· 50%
Features· 30%
Design76· 20%
Now+ Generation 2POLAROIDRENDER
Probe B
Polaroid
Now+ Generation 2
73.1/ 100B
Film· 50%
Features· 30%
Design73· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the Now (Gen 3) and Now+ Generation 2, the Now (Gen 3) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Now+ Generation 2 wins on several specs. Overall, the Now (Gen 3) scores 75.6 and the Now+ Generation 2 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (75.6 vs 73.1). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.

The Now (Gen 3) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

The Now+ Generation 2 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable film format, hybrid (digital + print), double exposure, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.

Why Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) wins

  • No decisive advantages.

Why Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 wins

  • No decisive advantages.
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Spec comparison

Film

SpecPolaroid - Now (Gen 3)Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2
Film formatPolaroid i-TypePolaroid i-Type
Hybrid (digital + print)falsefalse

Features

SpecPolaroid - Now (Gen 3)Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2
Selfie mirrortruetrue
Double exposuretruetrue
Lens count22

Design

SpecPolaroid - Now (Gen 3)Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2
Weight434 glead457 g
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