---
title: DYMO LabelManager 160
date: 2023-02-06 09:00:48
permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2023/02/06/dymo-labelmanager-160/
author: Lester Chan
categories:
  - "Printer & Scanner"
tags:
  - Amazon.sg
  - DYMO
  - Label Manager 160
  - label printer
  - LabelManager
---

Previously, I used the [DYMO LabelManager 280](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2016/02/01/dymo-labelmanager-280-rechargeable-hand-held-label-maker/) that I got seven years ago. I bought it at an excellent price of S$27.18, which excludes the shipping cost to Singapore.

Sadly, I think there is some power issue with the device, and I can no longer switch it on. Also, the LCD screen is starting to turn black as well. It has served Li Xiang and me for a good seven years.

I decided to get back the same brand since I have spare cassettes. This time I got the [DYMO LabelManager 160](https://www.dymo.com/label-makers-printers/labelmanager-label-makers/dymo-labelmanager-160-portable-label-maker/SAP_1790415.html) from [Amazon.sg](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B09BK3FVLZ) for S$69.59. Shipping is included.

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Front](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996191_cf19ac911f_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996191_798be2962f_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Front")

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Back](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666496053_7ed1735ffa_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666496053_f7c7fff373_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Back")

It comes with three D1 label cassettes.

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665498552_28f941eb4a_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665498552_2406b63dfd_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging")

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Contents](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666496033_8d7ee9ba9e_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666496033_13c978ac84_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Contents")

DYMO LabelManager 160 is a model down from DYMO LabelManager 280 as it cannot connect to your computer and uses 6x AAA batteries instead of a rechargeable one.

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Front](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666288579_8d02b529b6_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666288579_2705dc06c4_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Front")

In terms of design, DYMO LabelManager 160 feels more plasticky and less premium than the DYMO LabelManager 280.

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Back](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996111_cbd4453646_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996111_f76f9749dc_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Back")

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Side](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996031_7441ccf027_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996031_0d2fbe5b3d_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Side")

I have not connected my DYMO LabelManager 280 to my computer, so that feature is useless. And I prefer to use AA batteries as I have plenty of Eneloop rechargeable batteries.

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Battery Compartment](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666495938_44e0f12468_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666495938_eeb5aeabfc_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Battery Compartment")

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Cassette Compartment](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430960_3517147367_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430960_75137cc82b_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 - Cassette Compartment")

[![DYMO LabelManager 160](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430920_f63c122ae7_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430920_1e31a63580_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160")

All the buttons on the DYMO LabelManager 160 are actual buttons, whereas, for the DYMO LabelManager 280, the action buttons at the top are covered with a sheet of plastic to make it look premium.

[![DYMO LabelManager 160 vs DYMO LabelManager 280](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430890_992b6ae579_c.jpg)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430890_0b45a37f25_o.jpg "DYMO LabelManager 160 vs DYMO LabelManager 280")

Despite looking more plasticky, I feel that the DYMO LabelManager 160 is more rugged than the DYMO LabelManager 280, so hopefully, it can last me more than seven years.