Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) vs Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2
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.
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.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Polaroid i-Type | Polaroid i-Type |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | true | true |
| Lens count | 2 | 2 |
Design
| Spec | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 434 glead | 457 g |
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