All-in-One Photobooth vs. Photobooth with Separate Printer: A Significant Difference
For professional use – a practical look at setup, weight and flexibility
At PhotoboothShop, we help you make the right choice for your event or photo booth rental business. A recurring distinction: an all-in-one photo booth versus a photo booth with a separate printer . Both are professional and suitable for rental, but keep a few important practical considerations in mind—including weight.
🔍 All-in-One Photobooth: Compact, but heavier
An all-in-one photo booth is beautifully integrated: camera, screen, software, and printer are all housed in a single unit. Visually striking and quickly deployable. However, this complete system is quite heavy. For example:
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The top head or housing can easily weigh approximately 30 kg before you include accessories, power cables and transport wheels.
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This weight makes transport, installation and positioning more important: you often need two people for assembly.
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In narrow stairwells, event locations without an elevator or at festivals, weight is a point of attention.
Advantages:
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Quick to set up, sleek appearance.
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All-in-one solution, fewer visible loose parts.
Disadvantages:
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The weight of the booth makes logistics more difficult.
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Less flexible when it comes to printer upgrades or changing print formats.
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When transporting and storing, you should consider sturdy carts, moving aids or transport services.
🖨️ Photobooth with Detached Printer: More flexible with a lighter front unit
With this type, the printer is separate from the booth unit. This allows the booth itself to be lighter (with less or no built-in printer mechanism), and the printer part can be handled separately.
Advantages:
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Booth unit can be lighter and easier to transport.
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The printer can be placed on its own trolley or under a table, thus reducing the weight of the front unit.
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More flexible in terms of print formats and capacity.
Disadvantages:
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Extra device, more cables and a bit more setup time.
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Design is sometimes less minimalist.
🆚 Weight & logistics: An important criterion
🎉 Conclusion
If you're looking for an elegant, compact solution with well-organized logistics (transport, setup, and staff), an all-in-one photo booth is ideal. However, if you're looking for a lighter front unit, more flexible printing setups, and easier transport, a photo booth with a separate printer is an excellent option.
At PhotoboothShop, we're ready to show you both types – we have the models, know the specifications (such as the weight of the top head), and can help you choose the right model for your rental project or event.
📞 Interested in a demo or specifications? Contact us at photoboothshop.eu, and we'll answer all your questions – including logistics, weight, shipping, and print capacity.
All-in-One Photobooth or Photobooth with Separate Printer?
Which booth is right for your event and your back muscles? 🎉📸
Imagine: you're organizing a party or starting a photo booth rental business. The photos need to be top-notch, the experience smooth, and the setup professional. But then comes the real choice: do you go for an all-in-one photo booth or one with a separate printer ? Both have their superpowers, but also a few surprising differences… including one that will definitely hurt your back.
🧱 All-in-One Photobooth: All in one – literally
These photo booths look fantastic: one sleek unit with everything. Camera? Check. Touchscreen? Check. Printer? Check. Show it off, plug it in, and you're done! But there's a caveat: where you gain convenience, you sometimes lose weight—literally.
💡 Did you know… the top of an all-in-one booth can easily weigh 30 kilos or more?
Yep, that's about the same as a full crate of beer. But without the handles. Or the foam.
Advantages of an All-in-One:
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✅ Sleek and professional design
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✅ Quick to assemble without loose cables
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✅ Perfect for DIY or smaller events
But also:
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⚠️ Heavier to lift (you quickly need 2 people)
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⚠️ Less flexible if you want to use a different type of printer later
🎒 Photo booth with separate printer: Smart separation is also an art
This setup separates the equipment: the booth is lighter, and the printer is separate. This makes the main unit easier to move, and it gives you more freedom in printer choices (think larger formats, or a printer hidden under the table).
Advantages:
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✅ Front unit is lighter and easier to move
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✅ Printer can be placed in a cabinet, under a table or at the host
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✅ Flexible if you think about upgrades or different print formats
Disadvantages:
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⚠️ You have an extra part and therefore a little more build time
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⚠️ Add a cable, less of a cohesive look
