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Fellowes - Halo 125 Thermal & Cold Laminator, 12.52" Width - Light Gray/Silver/White
Average customer rating
4.8
(43 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 43 reviews
5 Stars
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98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Fellowes - Halo 125 Thermal & Cold Laminator, 12.52" Width - Light Gray/Silver/White
Customer Rating
1
on July 28, 2026
Posted by: MissyB
from Salem, IL
Not user friendly. EXTREMELY SLOW!!! Cools off with steady use. Back brace bracket is poorly designed and will catch the corners as it exits which jams it up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, July 29, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize for the frustration you've experienced, MissyB! To help ensure optimal performance, please make sure the cooling rack is fully inserted and properly positioned. For the additional issues you've described, please contact our Customer Service team so we can troubleshoot with you. The number is conveniently located on a label adhered to the bottom of the laminator. We are here to help!
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Customer Rating
5
Love This Product So Much!
on July 1, 2022
Posted by: camwife04
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This laminator is so easy to use, basically just plug in, no setup required. It heats up so fast within 1 minute and it's ready to go so fast. I love the auto shut-off feature too. I would highly recommend this product if you are in the market for a great and easy-to-use laminator.
Pros: Anti-Jamming Features, ease of use, Mil Thickness Capacity, Safety Features
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, July 6, 2022
We are glad you are loving the laminator, camwife04! Thank you for the great review!
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Customer Rating
5
Best Laminator!
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: Duke2
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Halo 125 laminator is excellent for classroom use! It heats up quickly and does a beautiful job of laminating materials. The auto shut-off feature is an especially nice safety feature so this could be used in a classroom. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Anti-Jamming Features, ease of use, Mil Thickness Capacity, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, July 1, 2022
Hi Duke2. We appreciate your positive feedback!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome Laminator
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: 3rdgradeteacher
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used many laminators for many things. This laminator is by far the best I have used. It heated up so quickly. I usually have to wait 3 to five minutes for my other one. I really appreciate the quick time so I can use it right when I need it without waiting. It laminated my item perfectly. It was so clear, and there were no bubbles. the large size is going to work great for my large documents. I also like the quick release switch. It's important to have that feature just in case. As a teacher, this product will be put to good use in my classroom. I would definitely recommend it. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Anti-Jamming Features, ease of use, Mil Thickness Capacity, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Speed, Warranty
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, July 1, 2022
Thank you for the recommendation and review, 3rdgradeteacher!
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Customer Rating
5
Love this Laminator!
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: br2001
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This laminator changes how I work! Until this laminator, I laminated in bundles because of the time it took the laminator to heat up, the occasional difficulty opening pouches and the effort required getting the pouch to load with the right alignment. The Halo 125 is easy to use. The button to change mils is very sensitive to touch. The Fellowes pouches in the starter pack opened easily and were easy to load in the 12.5" opening. Heating up was fast - ready in just over a minute compared with other machines that take over 5 minutes. I especially like the large size capability and was able to easily laminate 11x17 sheets. I encountered no problems with pouches from other brands and like that the self-sealing pouches can also go through the machine, smoothing them out without heat. It has a slim design that fits on the desk and an automatic shutoff, making it quick and easy to laminate whenever the need arises. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Anti-Jamming Features, ease of use, Safety Features, Speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, July 1, 2022
We are glad you are loving your laminator, br2001! Thank you for the fabulous review and feedback!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Home Purchase for Teachers
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: Tiffany97
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This laminator is efficient, heats quickly, and is very easy to use. I wish they had one with the same abilities in a size wide enough to laminate half-sheet newspaper pages. I will recommend this product to coworkers and friends. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Anti-Jamming Features, ease of use, Safety Features, Speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, July 1, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to post your review, Tiffany97!
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Customer Rating
5
Halo 125- Excellent Laminator
on June 29, 2022
Posted by: Antonio22
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently I used the Fellowes Halo 125 Laminator to laminate quite a few pages I had planned to post around my classroom.
After reading and following the instructions, I turned on the laminator, which I immediately changed to the 3mil setting to work on and complete my task. I was impressed by the warm-up time frame at this setting- only 1 minute! My other laminator takes 4 minutes to warm up to begin laminating. When I changed the Halo 125’s setting to 5mil it took longer to reach such setting- 4 minutes.
The laminating was flawless- no bubbles or waves, except when I force-fed a page to be laminated, but this one was on me.
The auto shut-off is very helpful, and standard on newer laminators of different brands as well. It is a compact unit that does not take much space.
Overall the Fellowes Halo 125 Laminator is an excellent product that provides the quality I need for the materials I must laminate for work and personal use.
I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
After reading and following the instructions, I turned on the laminator, which I immediately changed to the 3mil setting to work on and complete my task. I was impressed by the warm-up time frame at this setting- only 1 minute! My other laminator takes 4 minutes to warm up to begin laminating. When I changed the Halo 125’s setting to 5mil it took longer to reach such setting- 4 minutes.
The laminating was flawless- no bubbles or waves, except when I force-fed a page to be laminated, but this one was on me.
The auto shut-off is very helpful, and standard on newer laminators of different brands as well. It is a compact unit that does not take much space.
Overall the Fellowes Halo 125 Laminator is an excellent product that provides the quality I need for the materials I must laminate for work and personal use.
I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Anti-Jamming Features, ease of use, Mil Thickness Capacity, Safety Features, Speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, June 30, 2022
We appreciate the excellent feedback, Antonio22!
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Customer Rating
5
This Is The One!
on June 29, 2022
Posted by: MrsS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Look no further! This is the laminator you need for your classroom. It is simply the best laminator I have used in my 24 years experience. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Anti-Jamming Features, ease of use, Mil Thickness Capacity, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Speed, Warranty
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, June 30, 2022
Thank you for posting your five star review, MrsS!
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