Zebra ZD420 Review
Label thermal · 2018
Specdex verdict The Zebra ZD420 is a competent mid-range pick when the price is right — see our cheaper-and-better alternatives below for context.
Zebra's Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Zebra ZD420 versus its closest rivals
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
Who's the Zebra ZD420 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $399 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Zebra ZD420.
- Printer
- Starter ink/toner
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Label thermal |
| Release year | 2018 |
Cheaper alternatives to the Zebra ZD420
Same category, at least 20% cheaper, best-scoring picks from our catalog.
Step up from the Zebra ZD420
Higher-scoring printers if you've got more to spend.
Also consider
Where the Zebra ZD420 appears on Specdex
Curated lists, spec rankings, and buying guides where this product is mentioned or ranked.