HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer vs Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (digital + print) | true | false |
| Double exposure | false | true |
| Film format | ZINK | Polaroid i-Type |
Between the Sprocket Portable Photo Printer and Now+ Generation 2, the Sprocket Portable Photo Printer comes out ahead in hybrid (digital + print) / film format, while the Now+ Generation 2 wins on double exposure. Overall, the Sprocket Portable Photo Printer scores 95 and the Now+ Generation 2 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Sprocket Portable Photo Printer is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Sprocket Portable Photo Printer if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) / film format. The biggest gaps in its favor are hybrid (digital + print), film format. The single most decisive one: Has Hybrid (digital + print).
Pick the Now+ Generation 2 if you care most about double exposure. Its strongest claims are double exposure. The single most decisive one: Has Double exposure.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Sprocket Portable Photo Printer is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer or Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2?
HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer leads the current Mars Score by 21.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, hybrid (digital + print), double exposure against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer if…
HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer has the measurable edge on is hybrid, film format.
Choose Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 if…
Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 has the measurable edge on has double exposure.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Polaroid i-Type).
Why Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | ZINKlead | Polaroid i-Type |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | truelead | false |
Features
| Spec | HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | false | truelead |
| Lens count | 0 | 2lead |
Design
| Spec | HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 glead | 457 g |