Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 vs Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 | Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | true |
| Film format | Instax square | Hi-Print |
Between the Instax SQUARE SQ40 and Hi·Print 2 (Printer), the Instax SQUARE SQ40 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Hi·Print 2 (Printer) wins on hybrid (digital + print) / film format. Overall, the Instax SQUARE SQ40 scores 73.1 and the Hi·Print 2 (Printer) scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Hi·Print 2 (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.
The Instax SQUARE SQ40 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Hi·Print 2 (Printer) if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) / film format. Its strongest claims are hybrid (digital + print), film format. The single most decisive one: Has Hybrid (digital + print).
Both ship with comparable double exposure, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Hi·Print 2 (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: Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 or Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer)?
Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (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) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 if…
Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) if…
Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) has the measurable edge on is hybrid, film format.
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 Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Film format: Hi-Print (vs Instax square).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 | Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax square | Hi-Printlead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | truelead |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 | Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | truelead | false |
| Double exposure | false | false |
| Lens count | 1lead | 0 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 | Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 457 g | 230 glead |