Nations Photo Lab vs
Walgreens Photo Online Ordering Review
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We ordered the same 10 photos from Nations Photo Lab and Walgreens Photo, scanned them all in, and created this guide just for you.
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
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Pricing, shipping, paper quality, and other juicy details
When we tested | August 2020 | August 2020 |
Summary | Nation's is the #1 lab for the highest quality prints. Their photos are obviously the highest quality among all the labs we tested. | While Walgreens pick up is consistently reliable, we recommend ordering online for higher quality prints. Walgreens local labs use DNP Photo Paper and what's known in the industry as "Dye-sublimation" printing. This type of printing is typically used for photo booths and events. While the prints are good quality, you'll get a much higher quality by ordering from Walgreens online as they use Fuju paper and ink for web orders. For online ordering, we suggest Walgreens over CVS. |
Print quality (local pickup) | Online only |
10 Photos: $2.30 $0.23 each |
Print quality (online orders) |
10 Photos: $7.15 $0.32 4x6s + $3.95 to ship 5-7 days |
10 Photos: $4.29 $0.23 4x6s + $1.99 to ship 7-9 days |
Local pickup available | No | Yes, see review |
Cost per 4x6 print (local pickup) | Online only | $0.23 |
Formats available for pickup | Online only | 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 4x5.3, 4x4, 8x8 |
Finishes available for pickup | Online only | Glossy |
Paper type for pickup orders | Online only |
DNP Premium Digital Paper 0.2399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375 millimeters thick |
Pickup speed | Online only | Same day |
Online only | Order pickup | |
Online ordering available | Yes | Yes |
Cost per 4x6 print (online) | $0.32 | $0.23 |
Formats available online | Virtually all sizes 4x4 to 30x45 |
4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 4x5.3, 4x4, 8x8 |
Finishes available online | Glossy,lustre,metallic,linen | Matte,glossy |
Paper type for online orders |
KodakProfessional Endura 24 millimeters thick |
Fujicolor Crystal Archive 22 millimeters thick |
Cheapest shipping option |
$3.95 To ship 10 photos
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$1.99 To ship 10 photos
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Delivery speed for cheapest shipping option | 5-7 days | 7-9 days |
Order online | Order online |
Nations Photo Lab vs
Walgreens Photo
print quality comparison
On 2/13/20, we ordered the following photos from Nations Photo Lab. On 2/13/20, we ordered the same photos from Walgreens Photo.
We scanned in both sets of prints without color correction.
Here's how Nations Photo Lab compares to Walgreens Photo.
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab (Test: Lustre)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
Nations Photo Lab envelopes
When you order photos from Nations Photo Lab, here's what you can
expect the envelope to look like.
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