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

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Go Generation 2POLAROIDRENDER
Probe A
Polaroid
Go Generation 2
95.0/ 100S
Film· 50%
Features· 30%
Design95· 20%
Now (Gen 3)POLAROIDRENDER
Probe B
Polaroid
Now (Gen 3)
75.6/ 100B
Film· 50%
Features· 30%
Design76· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the Go Generation 2 and Now (Gen 3), the Go Generation 2 comes out ahead in film format, while the Now (Gen 3) wins on several specs. Overall, the Go Generation 2 scores 95 and the Now (Gen 3) scores 75.6 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The Go Generation 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 19.4 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 Go Generation 2 if you care most about film format. The biggest gaps in its favor are film format.

The Now (Gen 3) similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

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

Bottom line: the Go Generation 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Polaroid - Go Generation 2 wins

  • Film format: Polaroid Go (vs Polaroid i-Type).

Why Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) wins

  • No decisive advantages.
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Spec comparison

Film

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

Features

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

Design

SpecPolaroid - Go Generation 2Polaroid - Now (Gen 3)
Weight240 glead434 g
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