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 is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The Now (Gen 3) does not 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 does not 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 do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) or Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2?
Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) leads the current Mars Score by 2.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
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.
Choose Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 if…
Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 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 - 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 |