Customer Reviews for Fellowes Venus 125 Thermal & Cold Laminator, 13" Width, White (5746101)
Item # : 24501232
Model # : 5746101
- White thermal and cold laminator with pro settings delivers user flexibility for perfect results every time
- Robust four-roller system for superior lamination quality
Price is $589.49
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23 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 11, 2025
Excellent Upgrade: Venus 125â„¢ Laminator Delivers Top-Quality Results!
We recently replaced our old laminator with the Venus 125â„¢ Laminator, and we are incredibly impressed! The machine is fast, efficient, and delivers professional-quality laminations every time. It heats up quickly, and the easy-to-use interface makes it a breeze to operate. Whether we're handling small projects or larger documents, the Venus 125â„¢ handles it all with ease...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Oct 5, 2025
DO NOT BUY
I’ve had this thing for less than a year and just had to toss it in a dumpster. The amount of times that the laminating sheet gets jammed in this thing is more often than not. I’ve never used a sheet thickness that was not designated by the specs of this product and yet it does not matter if it is a thin laminating sheet or a thick laminating sheet it will almost alway...
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HOSPITAL M.
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Posted Oct 5, 2025
DO NOT BUY
I’ve had this thing for less than a year and just had to toss it in a dumpster. The amount of times that the laminating sheet gets jammed in this thing is more often than not. I’ve never used a sheet thickness that was not designated by the specs of this product and yet it does not matter if it is a thin laminating sheet or a thick laminating sheet it will almost alway...
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We are sorry to hear you had such a poor experience with the laminator Hospital M! We also regret that the unit was thrown away. If you are able to retrieve the laminator please do so and call customer service for assistance. We would appreciate an opportunity to help you.
October 7, 2025
NYII
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fellowes.com
Posted Feb 11, 2025
Excellent Upgrade: Venus 125â„¢ Laminator Delivers Top-Quality Results!
We recently replaced our old laminator with the Venus 125â„¢ Laminator, and we are incredibly impressed! The machine is fast, efficient, and delivers professional-quality laminations every time. It heats up quickly, and the easy-to-use interface makes it a breeze to operate. Whether we're handling small projects or larger documents, the Venus 125â„¢ handles it all with ease...
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We are glad you are loving your new Venus 125 laminator, NYII! Thank you for the fabulous review. We value your continued support!
CM, February 12, 2025
TED P.
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Posted Aug 24, 2024
sealing up your memories
I donate laminated obits for the church family and this makes it easy peasy
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How nice of you Ted! Thank you for choosing Fellowes!
August 27, 2024
Chiro2Teacher
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Posted Apr 14, 2024
Excellent Lamination Option
Used this laminator with 5mil sheets. Love that there are "doors" on the front and back to protect the insides. Laminated perfectly.. *I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Chiro2Teacher!
CM, April 25, 2024
SavvyShopper
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Posted Apr 2, 2024
Teacher Necessity!
As a science teacher, I am constantly constructing hands-on manipulatives to use for classroom activities. These items must be durable in order to withstand the constant handling by many students so a laminator is a teacher necessity. The Venus 125 laminator is a workhorse compared to other laminators which I have purchased. I was able to easily laminate 30+ papers one-...
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Hi SavvyShopper! We really appreciate your detailed feedback! Thank you for the five stars and great recommendation!
CM, April 11, 2024
Nyet
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Posted Mar 12, 2024
Teacher's Best Helper
Venus-125 laminator is a giant among other laminators. It is a solid looking machine. It warms up fast and delivers amazing results! Venus-125 is perfect for laminating art work, charts, posters, and pictures. Once you laminate the project, it comes out smooth and professional. Venus-125 has outstanding features that should make it a necessity for a work place and home....
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Thank you for the wonderful review, Nyet!
CM, March 21, 2024
ILaminateStuff
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Posted Feb 29, 2024
Best Laminator EVER!
This hands down the best laminator that I have ever used! Thank you Fellowes! I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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AnnieK
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Posted Feb 28, 2024
Best Laminator Yet
Received the Venus 125 laminator recently. Have to say this is by far the best I've used to date. Previous models were loud, jammed often and took over an hour to cool down after laminating just one sheet. This model heats up rapidly and shuts off immediately when hitting the off button. I also like the appearance of the Venus 125. Sleek and easy to use. Definitely reco...
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We love the feedback and appreciate the recommendation, AnnieK!
CM, February 28, 2024
SCM2
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Posted Feb 21, 2024
Great Laminator
We laminate many materials at school. We use personal laminators usually and they don't seem to last. I am so thrilled with this laminator. It is sturdy and professional. The heating was almost instant and the sheet went through much more quickly than we are used to. No more having to stand around and wait for the lamination to roll all the way through. Love it! *I rece...
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We are glad you are loving your laminator, SCM2! We appreciate the five-star recommendation!
CM, February 22, 2024
Hea2310058
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Posted Feb 21, 2024
It's a breeze!
I use the Venus model in my classroom for numerous laminating projects. It heats up so quickly, and the sheets slide through with ease. When I don't load a page properly, it pushes it back out to me, allowing me to reposition the page without jamming. I love this machine and how quickly it laminates. It makes my mountains of laminating go very quickly and effectively! I...
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Hi Hea2310058! We are so glad you are enjoying the use of the laminator! Thank you for sharing your experience with us and thank you for the five-stars!
CM, February 21, 2024
Coll412
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Posted Feb 20, 2024
Amazing lamination
The Venus laminator is a fabulous machine. It is bigger than I expected, but it is also faster and more efficient. The Venus laminator heats up so fast. I was ready to start laminating in an instant. It laminates 8.5 by 11 pages like a champ. It was really nice that the machine automatically detects the thickness of the laminating film because I always forget which thic...
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Thank you for sharing your experience and great feedback, Coll412!
CM, February 20, 2024
Sara
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Posted Feb 20, 2024
Heats Up Fast!
This laminator was great. I didn't even have to wait for it to heat up. It was ready inside of one minute which was terrific because I needed my material right away. It hasn't jammed on me and I love that it will automatically shut off because I was in a rush and forgot to turn it off. Get this! You will love it. I received this product free in exchange for my honest an...
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We are glad you are loving the laminator, Sara! We appreciate the great review!
CM, February 20, 2024
ArtTeacherCarla
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Posted Feb 20, 2024
Excellent product
This laminator was warm so quickly that I barely had the pouch ready. I love that it laminates up to A3 size papers. When I made a mistake loading the sheet, the machine reversed it and gave me a chance to correct. I’m very pleased with this laminator. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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Thank you for the excellent review, ArtTeacherCarla!
CM, February 20, 2024
HopeTeacher
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Posted Feb 20, 2024
The Best Laminator I Have Ever Used
This is a great laminator that is easy to use. It does not jam up and is super quick. The heat up of time of this laminator is the fastest that I have ever used.
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We value the 'Best Laminator' rating, HopeTeacher! We appreciate your feedback!
CM, February 20, 2024
Hobbyshots
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Posted Feb 19, 2024
Excellent machine
The Venus 125 is a dream to use. The quick warm up means it can be used easily without wasting time waiting to laminate. I love the cold laminate feature and the reverse is a wonderful feature that comes in handy when needed. I love the versatility. Works efficiently and quick, also the compact size is sturdy but also allows you to move to other areas if needed. Great m...
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We are so glad you are loving the laminator, and it exceeded your expectations, Hobbyshots! We appreciate the five stars and excellent review.
CM, February 19, 2024
MrsK
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Posted Feb 18, 2024
Best laminator I have ever used!
I have been an elementary/middle school teacher for over 30 years. I have laminated numerous items throughout my years. This laminator is the ultimate best one I've ever used! It is very quick, efficient, clear and without any air bubbles, every sleeve was completely sealed, and overall very simple to use! I laminated many different sleeves that I received and that I ha...
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Hi MrsK! We really value hearing from an experienced user! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback with the community!
CM, February 19, 2024
Keilana
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Posted Feb 15, 2024
Great Laminator
This is a great laminator. I am a teacher and this is a great machine. It seems to be a very solid machine and it allowed me to laminate a variety of items with ease. Though it is not as light as the small personal laminators, I can transport it fairly easily if I want to take it to school. I loved the quick start up time. I am impressed by the quality of this laminator...
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We are glad you are loving your laminator, Keilana! Thank you for your feedback!
CM, February 16, 2024
Aytaybayy
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fellowes.com
Posted Feb 14, 2024
Best laminator I have EVER used!
This laminator is by far the nicest laminator I have ever used! It was so easy to set up and use. It warmed up in only 30 seconds (with no plastic or burnt smell). The lamination went through extremely quickly, but the lamination was thick and durable! It is so large-lipped and even went at an angle with no issue. The only con I saw (a minuscule one) is that when the la...
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Thank you for taking the time to post your great review, Aytaybayy! We appreciate your feedback, but we also want to be sure you saw the integrated exit tray extensions on the back of the unit. These extensions will hold the document upon exit, so the document has time to cool. We hope this helps!
CM, February 15, 2024
Sarah22
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Posted Feb 12, 2024
Outstanding Laminator for Home or Office Use
Wow, this is a serious laminator! I am a teacher and also craft at home and have done my share of laminating. I love the design of this product, as it will fit with either my school or home office decor. I also like that it is hefty yet not bulky. Though it is not as light as the small personal laminators, it can still be transported fairly easily if I want to take it t...
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Thank you for sharing your excellent feedback, Sarah22! We appreciate the recommendation!
CM, February 12, 2024
Teacher2313
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Posted Feb 11, 2024
Reliable Laminator
This laminator has given me consistent lamination whether it is regular printer paper or construction paper, or whether it was pictures or printed text. No burning smell like other laminators. It is a little loud, but not overbearing. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
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We appreciate your feedback, Teacher2313!
CM, February 12, 2024