Is the SINOPUREN laminator worth it? It works. In this SINOPUREN laminator review, the SINOPUREN 3-in-1 Thermal Laminator laminated cleanly, the trimmer cut perfectly with one hand, and it comes with pouches in the box. The catch: it feels cheaper than a $20 laminator from Staples, and I paid about $60 for it.
I bought this one myself. The full video is above.
What is the SINOPUREN laminator?
A personal desktop thermal laminator that's actually a 3-in-1. It has a paper trimmer built into the top, a hole punch, and a corner rounder. It had tons of reviews on Amazon, which is why I picked it.
Per SINOPUREN's product page, it's a 9-inch machine with a 3 minute warm-up and a laminating speed of 300 mm per minute.
What's in the box
- The laminator, with the trimmer on top
- Laminating pouches, about 10 of them
- A corner rounder
- Some small hooks, probably for things after you hole punch them
- Instructions
The pouches were a nice surprise. Most laminators don't include them, and I forgot to buy any. The cord is decently long, about 5 feet.
There's also a button labelled ABS. I had no idea what it did when I filmed. SINOPUREN's product page says the ABS lever is designed to prevent paper jams.
What I liked
It tells you when it's ready. There's a ready indicator. My sister's Staples laminator doesn't have one, so you're guessing. This one took around 3 minutes to fully heat up, which matches the warm-up time on SINOPUREN's page.
The trimmer. I used one hand, pushed down and sliced, and it came out as a perfect cut. Smooth.
Pouches included. If you're like me and forgot to buy them, you can start right away.
It laminates fine. I ran a piece through and got a nice bookmark out of it.
What I didn't like
It feels cheap. The hole punch especially. My sister has one from Staples that was about $20, and this feels pretty cheap compared to it. This one was $60 when I bought it. You can't judge a book by its cover, and it did work, but for that money I expected it to feel more solid.
Tips if you buy one
- Wait for the ready light before you feed anything in.
- Line the item up straight going in.
- Guide it out from the other side so it comes out straight. The heat affects it a lot, so don't let it curl on the way out.
What I didn't test: thicker pouches, long batches, and how it holds up over months. This was a first use on camera.
Who should buy the SINOPUREN laminator?
- Home offices and students who laminate now and then
- Anyone who wants a trimmer and corner rounder in the same box
- People who'd rather not buy pouches separately to start
If build quality matters more to you than the extras, know that my sister's $20 Staples laminator felt sturdier.
SINOPUREN laminator review verdict: is it worth it?
The SINOPUREN laminator does the job. The ready light, the included pouches and the smooth trimmer are real pluses. It just feels cheap for what I paid, and the hole punch is the weakest part. If you want the 3-in-1 extras, it's worth a look. Check the current price before you buy.
You can find it here. And here's everything I made for SINOPUREN.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the SINOPUREN laminator take to warm up? Around 3 minutes in my test, and it tells you when it's ready. SINOPUREN's product page also lists a 3 minute warm-up.
Does the SINOPUREN laminator come with pouches? Yes. Mine came with about 10 laminating pouches, plus a corner rounder.
What does the ABS button on the SINOPUREN laminator do? I didn't know when I filmed. SINOPUREN's product page says the ABS lever is designed to prevent paper jams.
Is the SINOPUREN laminator well built? It works, but it felt cheaper than a $20 Staples laminator, especially the hole punch.
