Quick answer
The Plus adds wider tape, automatic cutting and USB printing
Choose the CUBE PT-P300BT for occasional phone-designed labels up to 12 mm. Choose the CUBE Plus PT-P710BT for 18 or 24 mm tape, a rechargeable battery, automatic cutting or USB printing from a supported computer. Both use compatible Brother TZe cassettes.
P-touch CUBE PT-P300BT and CUBE Plus PT-P710BT
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| Model | Compatible TZe tape widths | Design workflow | Power and cutting | Amazon price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUBE PT-P300BT | 3.5, 6, 9 and 12 mm | Bluetooth mobile app | Six AAA or compatible optional adaptor and manual cutter | Check price ↗ |
| CUBE Plus PT-P710BT | 3.5, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 mm | Bluetooth mobile app or USB computer | USB-charged battery and automatic full cut | Check price ↗ |
Choose the CUBE for occasional labels up to 12 mm
The CUBE PT-P300BT suits a phone-first home setup for drawers, folders and small containers. Start with a compatible TZe cassette in a width that fits. A standard 9 mm tape works for many slim file spines, while 12 mm gives more room for a short heading on a drawer face. Save a simple label in the app if you will repeat the job later.
The standard CUBE runs on six AAA batteries or a compatible optional adaptor. Its manual cutter is convenient for the few strips you make while organising a shelf. If you normally print one or two labels at a time, the cutter may make little difference. The more decisive question is whether you regularly need a strip wider than 12 mm. Brother PT-P300BT product details
Best for designing on a phone
Brother P-touch CUBE PT-P300BT
Set out labels for a run of drawers or jars in Brother’s mobile app. It takes the same width range as the PT-H110, so choose it for the way you want to design and type.
Keep in mind. There’s no keyboard on the machine. Check the app on your phone and budget for six AAA batteries or the compatible optional adaptor. If Amazon shows See All Buying Options, open it to compare current sellers.
- 3.5–12 mm TZe
- Bluetooth mobile app
- Manual cutter
Choose the CUBE Plus for batches and wider tape
The PT-P710BT accepts 18 and 24 mm TZe tape in addition to the narrower sizes. The wider stock suits archive boxes you read at a distance or a template with a bold heading and a smaller second line. Brother’s maximum print height is 18 mm, so give the design room inside the edges of a 24 mm strip.
The automatic full cutter reduces the number of times you need to press a lever when printing individual strips. Check the app’s cutter and margin settings for your layout. The printer’s built-in rechargeable battery charges by USB, and Brother supports a USB printing route from compatible PCs and Macs. Check the current downloads for your computer before relying on desktop printing. Brother PT-P710BT product details · PT-P710BT user guide
Best for wider labels
Brother P-touch CUBE Plus PT-P710BT
Up to 24 mm TZe tape gives you room for a larger heading on a storage box. Use a compatible phone or tablet over Bluetooth, or a supported computer over USB.
Keep in mind. It still needs an app or computer. If you only print short names for file spines, the extra width and automatic cutter may be more than you need.
- 3.5–24 mm TZe
- Mobile Bluetooth / computer USB
- Automatic cutter
Check the tapes and templates you already use
List the cassette codes you keep and look up each in the new machine’s consumables list. A standard 9 mm TZe-221 or 12 mm TZe-231 fits both models, so you can keep using that stock when moving to the Plus. Brother’s current PT-P710BT documentation also lists the 3.5 mm TZe-N201, despite older specifications starting at 6 mm. Check model and cassette code when working with specialist finishes or adhesives. Brother PT-P710BT consumables
If you are changing widths as well as machines, review each design in the app for the new width and printer. A template set up for a smaller strip may keep the same letter size and leave more white space on the wider tape. Rebuild one representative label and print a sample before updating the whole set. On a narrow label, check that the wording, borders and symbols still fit. Brother limits some frame options on narrow tapes. Brother P-touch mobile app support
For a first purchase, decide on the widest label you need and whether you want the convenience of automatic cutting. If you prefer typing directly on the machine, a handheld or keyboard-equipped desktop label maker may suit the job better.
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Common questions
Can I use my CUBE tapes in the CUBE Plus?
Both support several narrower TZe widths. Standard 9 mm TZe-221 and 12 mm TZe-231 are examples that fit both. Check Brother’s current consumables list for an exact specialist cassette.
Can the standard CUBE use 18 or 24 mm TZe tape?
The PT-P300BT supports tape up to 12 mm. Use a model such as the PT-P710BT if you need 18 or 24 mm tape. Check the full model code when ordering.
Which CUBE prints from a computer over USB?
Brother documents a USB PC or Mac workflow for the PT-P710BT, subject to current software support for your computer. The PT-P300BT is designed for mobile Bluetooth printing.
Do both CUBE models cut each label automatically?
The PT-P300BT has a manual cutter. The PT-P710BT adds an automatic full cutter. Check the instructions for the tape material and cutter options you plan to use.
Does the CUBE Plus use ordinary AAA batteries?
The PT-P710BT has a built-in lithium-ion battery charged over USB. The PT-P300BT takes six AAA batteries or a compatible optional mains adaptor.