Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Polaroid Go | Polaroid i-Type |
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.
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 single most decisive one: Film format: Polaroid Go (vs Polaroid i-Type).
The Now (Gen 3) similarly does not 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 do not 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.
Which should you buy: Polaroid - Go Generation 2 or Polaroid - Now (Gen 3)?
Polaroid - Go Generation 2 leads the current Mars Score by 19.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Polaroid - Go Generation 2 if…
Polaroid - Go Generation 2 has the measurable edge on film format.
Choose Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) if…
Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 Polaroid - Go Generation 2 wins
- ▲Film format: Polaroid Go (vs Polaroid i-Type).
Why Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Polaroid Golead | Polaroid i-Type |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | true | true |
| Lens count | 2 | 2 |
Design
| Spec | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 240 glead | 434 g |