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Hp Printer Comparison - April 2026
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ModelHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw Wireless All-in-One Color Laser Printer, Office Printer, Scanner, Copier, ADF, Duplex, Best-for-Office (499Q3F) | Model HP Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-in-One Refillable Printer, Scanner, Copier with 2 years of Ink included, Wireless printer-for-home use an EcoTank Alternative (1F3Y0A) | Model HP DeskJet 4255e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 month Instant Ink trial included. This printer is only 2.4 ghz capable. AI-enabled (588S6A) | Model HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, scan, copy, fax, ADF, Duplex printing best-for-office, 3 month Instant Ink trial included, AI-enabled (403X0A) | Model HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, scan, Copy, ADF, Duplex Printing Best-for-Home Office, 3 Month Instant Ink Trial Included, AI-Enabled (405T6A) | Model HP Envy 6155e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Portobello, Print, scan, copy, Duplex printing Best-for-home, 3 month Instant Ink trial included, AI-enabled (714L5A) | Model HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 months of Instant Ink included, Single-band Wi-Fi connectivity (588S5A) |
BrandHP | Brand HP | Brand HP | Brand HP | Brand HP | Brand HP | Brand HP |
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hardware interfaceEthernet | hardware interface USB 2.0 | hardware interface USB | hardware interface Ethernet, USB | hardware interface Ethernet, USB | hardware interface USB | hardware interface ‎USB 2.0 |
print mediaPaper (plain) | print media Envelopes, Glossy photo paper, Paper (plain) | print media Paper (plain) | print media Paper (plain) | print media Paper (plain) | print media Paper (plain) | print media ‎Envelopes, Glossy photo paper, Paper (plain) |
sheet size8.5 x 11 | sheet size 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, A6, half letter, legal, executive) | sheet size 8.5 x 11; 8.27 x 11.7; 8.5 x 14; 7.16 x 10.12; | sheet size 8.5 x 11; 8.27 x 11.7; 8.5 x 14; 7.16 x 10.12; | sheet size 8.5 x 11; 8.27 x 11.7; 8.5 x 14; 7.16 x 10.12; | sheet size 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 12 in; Duplex:3 x 5.5 to 8.5 x 11.7 in | sheet size ‎3 x 5 to 8.5 x14 |
duplexAutomatic | duplex Manual | duplex Manual | duplex Automatic | duplex Automatic (standard) | duplex Automatic (standard) | duplex ‎Manual |
dual sided printingYes | dual sided printing No | dual sided printing Yes | dual sided printing Yes | dual sided printing Yes | dual sided printing Yes | dual sided printing ‎Yes |
model series3301sdw | model series Smart Tank 5101 | model series DeskJet 4255e | model series 9120 | model series 8125e | model series Envy | model series ‎2855e |
included components499Q3F HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw printer; Power cord; Toner cartridge; User Guide; Flyers; | included components HP 31 Cyan Original Ink Bottle (50ml), HP 31 Magenta Original Ink Bottle (50ml), HP 31 Yellow Original Ink Bottle (50ml), HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle (135ml), HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer | included components HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer; HP 67 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 67 Setup Tri-Color Cartridge; Regulatory flyer; Setup guide; Reference guide; Power cord [For ink volume and page yield information, visit http://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies] | included components HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e AiO Printer; HP 936 Setup Black Ink Cartridge; HP 936 Setup Cyan Ink Cartridge; HP 936 Setup Magenta Ink Cartridge; HP 936 Setup Yellow Ink Cartridge; Regulatory Flyer; Ink Caution Flyer; Power Cord; Setup Poster; Reference Guide [For more information about fill and yield, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies ] | included components HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e All-in-One Printer; HP 923 Setup Black Ink Cartridge; HP 923 Setup Cyan Ink Cartridge; HP 923 Setup Magenta Ink Cartridge; HP 923 Setup Yellow Ink Cartridge; Power Cord; Regulatory Flyer; Ink Caution Flyer; Setup Poster; Reference Guide. | included components HP Envy 6155e All-in-One Printer; HP 68 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 68 Setup Tri-Color Cartridge; Regulatory flyer; Setup guide; Reference guide; Power cord | included components ‎588S5A HP DeskJet 2855e All-in-One; HP 67 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 67 Setup Tri-color Cartridge; Regulatory flyer; Setup guide; Reference guide; Power cord [For ink volume and page yield information, visit http://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies ] |
scanner typeFlatbed | scanner type Flatbed | scanner type Flatbed | scanner type Easy slide-off glass, dual pass 2-sided ADF | scanner type Flatbed, 1-sided ADF | scanner type Flatbed | scanner type ‎Flatbed |
max copy speed black white26 ppm | max copy speed black white 10 ppm | max copy speed black white 6 ppm | max copy speed black white 21 ppm | max copy speed black white 12 ppm | max copy speed black white 10 ppm | max copy speed black white ‎7.5 ppm |
number of trays2 | number of trays 1 | number of trays 1 | number of trays 1 | number of trays 1 | number of trays 1 | number of trays ‎1 |
color depth> 1 bpp | color depth 24 bpp | color depth 24 | color depth 24 | color depth 24 | color depth 24 | color depth ‎24 bpp |
max input sheet capacity250 | max input sheet capacity 100 | max input sheet capacity 60 | max input sheet capacity 250 | max input sheet capacity 225 | max input sheet capacity 100 | max input sheet capacity ‎60 |
product dimensions16.46"D x 13.44"W x 16.5"H | product dimensions 14.23"D x 17.11"W x 6.19"H | product dimensions 13.07"D x 16.85"W x 7.87"H | product dimensions 13.48"D x 17.3"W x 10.94"H | product dimensions 13.29"D x 18.11"W x 9.17"H | product dimensions 14.21"D x 17.05"W x 5.35"H | product dimensions ‎11.97"D x 16.7"W x 6.06"H |
total usb ports2 | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports ‎1 |
printer ink typetoner | printer ink type Pigment-based (black); Dye-based (color) | printer ink type Pigment-Based Ink | printer ink type Four-color inkjet cartridges | printer ink type Dye-Based Ink | printer ink type Ink | printer ink type ‎Pigment-based inks |
ink colorcolor laser toner | ink color Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | ink color Black; Cyan; Magenta; Yellow | ink color Black, cyan, magenta, yellow | ink color Black, cyan, magenta, yellow | ink color Black; Cyan; Magenta; Yellow | ink color ‎black, cyan, magenta, yellow |
item weight37.7 pounds | item weight 11.09 pounds | item weight 10.6 pounds | item weight 20.5 pounds | item weight 17.6 pounds | item weight 11.28 pounds | item weight ‎7.55 pounds |
specific uses for productOffice | specific uses for product Home and home office | specific uses for product Home, Home and home office | specific uses for product Office | specific uses for product Home and home office | specific uses for product Home and home office | specific uses for product ‎Office |
max copy resolution black white600x600 | max copy resolution black white 600 dpi | max copy resolution black white Up to 300 x 300 dpi | max copy resolution black white 600 x 600 dpi | max copy resolution black white 1200 dpi | max copy resolution black white Up to 1200 dpi | max copy resolution black white ‎300 x 300 dpi |
additional printer functionsAll In One | additional printer functions Copy, Scan | additional printer functions All In One | additional printer functions All In One | additional printer functions All In One | additional printer functions All In One | additional printer functions ‎All In One |
control methodApp | control method App | control method App | control method App | control method App | control method App | control method ‎App |
maximum media size8.5 x 14 inch | maximum media size 8.5 x 14 inch | maximum media size 8.5 x 11.69 in | maximum media size 8.5 x 11.7 in | maximum media size 8.5 x 11.7 in | maximum media size 8.5 x 11.7 in | maximum media size ‎3 x5 to 8.5 x 14 in |
max copy resolution color600x600 | max copy resolution color 600 dpi | max copy resolution color Up to 300 x 300 dpi | max copy resolution color 600 x 600 dpi | max copy resolution color 600 x 600 Dots Per Inch | max copy resolution color [Lower than 4800 x 1200 dpi color] | max copy resolution color ‎300 x 300 dpi |
maximum black and white print resolution600x600 Dots Per Inch | maximum black and white print resolution 1200 x 1200 Dots Per Inch | maximum black and white print resolution Up to 1200X 1200 rendered dpi (when Printing from a computer) Dots Per Inch | maximum black and white print resolution 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi Dots Per Inch | maximum black and white print resolution 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi Dots Per Inch | maximum black and white print resolution Up to 1200X 1200 rendered dpi (when Printing from a computer) Dots Per Inch | maximum black and white print resolution ‎600 dpi |
maximum color print resolution600x600 Dots Per Inch | maximum color print resolution 4800 x 1200 Dots Per Inch | maximum color print resolution Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi) Dots Per Inch | maximum color print resolution Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi on HP Advance Photo Paper 1200 x 1200 dpi input Dots Per Inch | maximum color print resolution Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi on HP Advance Photo Paper 1200 x 1200 dpi input Dots Per Inch | maximum color print resolution Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi) Dots Per Inch | maximum color print resolution ‎4800 x 1200 dpi |
output sheet capacity250 | output sheet capacity - | output sheet capacity 25 | output sheet capacity 250 | output sheet capacity 60.0 | output sheet capacity 25.0 | output sheet capacity ‎25 |
initial page print time- | initial page print time A4 Black 14 sec; A4 Color 21 sec Seconds | initial page print time 19 Seconds | initial page print time 11 Seconds | initial page print time 18 Seconds | initial page print time 22 Seconds | initial page print time ‎15 Seconds |
maximum copies per run- | maximum copies per run 99 | maximum copies per run Up to 9 copies | maximum copies per run Up to 99 copies | maximum copies per run Up to 99 copies | maximum copies per run Up to 99 copies | maximum copies per run ‎9 |
memory storage capacity- | memory storage capacity 64 MB | memory storage capacity 64 MB | memory storage capacity 512 MB | memory storage capacity 512 MB | memory storage capacity 256 MB | memory storage capacity ‎64 MB |
controller type- | controller type Amazon Alexa, Android, IOS, Hand Control | controller type iOS | controller type Android | controller type - | controller type iOS | controller type ‎iOS |
power consumption- | power consumption 0.11 Watts | power consumption 2.8 Watts | power consumption 5.06 Watts | power consumption 4.07 Watts | power consumption 4.25 Watts | power consumption - |
processor count- | processor count 1 | processor count - | processor count 1 | processor count 1 | processor count 1 | processor count ‎1 |
number of usb 2 ports- | number of usb 2 ports 1 | number of usb 2 ports 1 | number of usb 2 ports 1 | number of usb 2 ports - | number of usb 2 ports 1 | number of usb 2 ports ‎1 |
compatible cartridge- | compatible cartridge North America: HP 32XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle 1VV24AN; HP 31 Cyan Original Ink Bottle 1VU26AN; HP 31 Magenta Original Ink Bottle 1VU27AN; HP 31 Yellow Original Ink Bottle 1VU28AN. | compatible cartridge - | compatible cartridge HP Instant Ink Compatible Cartridges | compatible cartridge HP 923 Black Original Ink Cartridge 4K0T3LN; HP 923 Cyan Original Ink Cartridge 4K0T0LN; HP 923 Magenta Original Ink Cartridge 4K0T1LN; HP 923 Yellow Original Ink Cartridge 4K0T2LN; HP EvoMore planned to be available April 2024: HP 923e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge 4K0T7LN; HP 923e EvoMore Cyan Original Ink Cartridge 4K0T4LN; HP 923e EvoMore Magenta Original Ink Cartridge 4K0T5LN; HP 923e EvoMore Yellow Original Ink Cartridge 4K0T6LN. | compatible cartridge HP ink cartridges | compatible cartridge ‎HP 67 |
wattage- | wattage - | wattage 100 watts | wattage 100 watts | wattage 100 watts | wattage 100 watts | wattage ‎2.8 watts |
supported media sizesLegal (8.5 x 14 inches) | supported media sizes 4 x 6 inches, 5 x 7 inches, A4, Half Letter (5.5 x 8.5 inches), Legal (8.5 x 14 inches), Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) | supported media sizes - | supported media sizes A4, A5 | supported media sizes - | supported media sizes - | supported media sizes ‎3 x 5 inches |
series number4058 | series number 5101 | series number - | series number 9120 | series number - | series number 714 | series number - |
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Our Top 3 Picks
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9.7
1HPHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw Wireless All-in-One Color Laser Printer, Office Printer, Scanner, Copier, ADF, Duplex, Best-for-Office (499Q3F)
Why we love it
Fast printing at 26 ppm.
High-quality color output.
Easy wireless setup.
Main highlights- UPGRADED FEATURES – Fast color printing, scan, copy, auto 2-sided printing, auto document feeder, and a 250-sheet input tray.
- This printer is intended to work only with cartridges with HP chips or circuitry and will block cartridges using non-HP chips or circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures.
- PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIVITY – Proficiency with every print—next-generation TerraJet toner brings your business to life with more vivid colors.
- ORIGINAL HP TONER CARTRIDGES – This HP printer uses Original HP 218A standard and 218X high yield LaserJet toner cartridges.
- FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PRINTER BRAND – Perfect for small teams printing, scanning and copying professional-quality color documents and reports. Print speeds up to 26 ppm black/color.
- AWARD-WINNING RELIABILITY – Performance you can count on page after page, and always ready for the high demands of business.
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9.6
2HP27% Off
HP Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-in-One Refillable Printer, Scanner, Copier with 2 years of Ink included, Wireless printer-for-home use an EcoTank Alternative (1F3Y0A)
Why we love it
Economical ink tank system.
Easy wireless setup.
Versatile media compatibility.
Main highlights- THE ONLY TANK PRINTER BUILT TO LAST. Set it up once and print with confidence. No complicated maintenance. Just easy, reliable printing you can count on
- THE LAST PRINTER YOU'LL EVER NEED. Enjoy years of refillable, cartridge-free printing.[
- PERFECTLY FORMATTED PRINTS WITH HP AI – Print web pages and emails with precision—no wasted pages or awkward layouts; HP AI easily removes unwanted content, so your prints are just the way you want
- MESS-FREE REFILL – Replenish ink with HP's easy-access, mess-free refill system. Simply plug the ink bottles into this cartridge-free ink tank and let them drain—no squeezing, no spilling
- KEY FEATURES – Print, copy and scan, plus borderless prints, mobile and wireless printing
- KEEPS PRINTING WELL AFTER COMPETITORS HAVE QUIT. No complex maintenance. Sharper text, richer colors.[2] Only with HP Smart Tank
- INNOVATION YOU CAN TRUST. Cartridge-free printing that keeps you printing longer with fewer interruptions, powered by the trusted HP innovation you rely on today
- INK FOR YEARS. NOT MONTHS. Up to 2 years of ink included. Get thousands of pages of cartridge-free printing. More pages, less hassle
- FULLY LOADED WITH SAVINGS – Best for low-cost, high-volume printing - up to 2 years of HP Ink included; get up to 6,000 color or black pages right out of the box
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9.5
3HP
HP DeskJet 4255e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 month Instant Ink trial included. This printer is only 2.4 ghz capable. AI-enabled (588S6A)
Why we love it
Compact and fits any home space.
Easy wireless setup and reliable connection.
Eco-friendly with recycled materials.
Main highlights- WIRELESS PRINTING – Stay connected with our most reliable Wi-Fi, which automatically detects and resolves connection issues. This printer is only 2.4 ghz capable.
- This printer is intended to work only with cartridges with HP chips or circuitry and will block cartridges using non-HP chips or circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures
- The DeskJet 4255e is perfect for homes printing to-do lists, letters, financial documents and recipes. Print speeds up to 5.5 ppm color, 8.5 ppm black
- SUSTAINABLE DESIGN – Made with at least 60% recycled plastic and is ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Certified
- PERFECTLY FORMATTED PRINTS WITH HP AI – Print web pages and emails with precision—no wasted pages or awkward layouts; HP AI easily removes unwanted content, so your prints are just the way you want
- KEY FEATURES – Color printing, copy, scan, auto document feeder, and a 60-sheet input trays
- ICON LCD – Print your basic documents with ease from the intuitive control panel
- HP APP – Print, scan, copy, or fax right from your smartphone, PC, or tablet with the easiest-to-use print app
- COMPACT DESIGN – Made to fit any home
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