Rankings
The MAXIFY GX2020 is a compact all-in-one inkjet with a MegaTank refillable system, delivering high-volume, low-cost printing and scanning for home offices and small businesses.
The PIXMA G6020 is a wireless MegaTank inkjet all-in-one printer delivering very low operating costs and high paper capacity, aimed at home offices and small businesses.
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 delivers professional-grade, wide-format photo prints with low running costs, but its lack of an ADF and occasional ink-related quirks keep it focused on photographers rather than high-volume office use.
The Canon PIXMA G3290 is a wireless all-in-one MegaTank printer delivering ultra-low per-page costs, automatic duplex and a touchscreen, but it lacks an ADF and has modest color speed.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 offers ink-tank convenience, high-resolution output and strong wireless features, making it a cost-effective choice for home and small-office printing, though it lacks an ADF and has a modest input tray.
The Canon PIXMA G3270 MegaTank is a compact all-in-one inkjet printer with ultra-low running costs and solid wireless features, but it lacks automatic duplex and an ADF, and its speeds are modest.
The Epson EcoTank ET-15000 is a wide-format all-in-one inkjet that offers ultra-low cost per page and supports printing up to 13 × 19 inches. Its fast speeds, high resolution and generous paper capacity make it suitable for home offices and small businesses with large-format needs.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 is a cartridge-free all-in-one inkjet that delivers fast, high-quality prints while keeping running costs low. It offers automatic duplex, a generous 250-sheet tray and solid connectivity, making it ideal for home offices.
The Epson EcoTank ET-3950 delivers high-volume, low-cost printing with fast speeds and robust connectivity, making it a strong choice for families and home offices. Its supertank ink system and PrecisionCore technology keep operating costs down while providing quality output.
The HP Smart Tank 5101 uses refillable high-yield ink tanks to deliver ultra-low running costs, making it ideal for home or light-office users who print many pages. It offers solid wireless connectivity but is limited by manual duplex, lack of an ADF and modest print speeds.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 offers low-cost, cartridge-free printing with a high-capacity ink system and versatile all-in-one features, but its manual duplex and modest speeds limit high-volume office use.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 delivers low-cost, high-yield printing with solid wireless and mobile features, but its lack of automatic duplex, ADF, and slower color speed keep it in the home-office segment rather than a full-featured office workhorse.
The HP Smart Tank 5000 is a wireless all-in-one ink-tank printer offering very low per-page cost and high-capacity ink, but it lacks an ADF and automatic duplex, making it slower for high-volume tasks.
The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 is a wireless all-in-one ink-tank printer aimed at home and small-office users, offering low-cost, high-volume printing with refillable tanks and built-in fax. It provides solid wireless features but lacks automatic duplex and has modest speed.
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10 ppm | 17 ppm | 18 ppmbest | 11 ppm | 15 ppm | 12 ppm | 16 ppm | 11 ppm | 15 ppm | 11 ppm | 18 ppmbest | 11 ppm | 13 ppm | 10 ppm | |
5,760 dpibest | 4,800 dpi | 4,800 dpi | 4,800 dpi | 4,800 dpi | 4,800 dpi | 5,760 dpibest | 1,200 dpi | 600 dpi | 1,200 dpi | 4,800 dpi | 4,800 dpi | 4,800 dpi | 5,760 dpibest | |
1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 3 yearsbest | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | — | |
— | 33,000 pagesbest | 10,000 pages | — | 800 pages | 3,000 pages | — | — | 27,000 pages | 1,000 pages | 10,000 pages | 3,000 pages | 5,000 pages | — | |
100 pages | 250 pages | 250 pages | 100 pages | 100 pages | 100 pages | 170 pages | 100 pages | 250 pages | 100 pages | 250 pages | 100 pages | 350 pagesbest | 100 pages | |
30 pagesbest | — | — | — | 30 pagesbest | 30 pagesbest | — | — | — | 30 pagesbest | 30 pagesbest | — | — | — | |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7best | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.9 kgbest | 12 kg | 7.3 kg | 6 kg | 5.216 kg | 5.031 kg | 11.1 kg | 5.03 kg | 8.06 kg | 4.659 kg | 7.21 kg | 6.44 kg | 8.07 kg | 5 kg |
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Print Technology | Inkjet | Inkjet (Piezo Micro-Arm) | PrecisionCore Heat-Free Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Thermal Inkjet | Inkjet | Thermal Inkjet | Inkjet | Thermal Inkjet | PrecisionCore Heat-Free Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet |
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Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 10 ppm | 17 ppm | 18 ppm | 11 ppm | 15 ppm | 12 ppm | 16 ppm | 11 ppm | 15 ppm | 11 ppm | 18 ppm | 11 ppm | 13 ppm | 10 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 5760 dpi | 4800 dpi | 4800 dpi | 4800 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi | 4800 dpi | 5760 dpi | 1200 dpi | 600 dpi | 1200 dpi | 4800 dpi | 4800 dpi | 4800 dpi | 5760 dpi |
Duplex Printing | false | true | true | false | true | false | true | false | true | false | true | true | true | false |
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Ethernet Connectivity | false | true | true | — | — | — | true | true | true | — | true | — | true | true |
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Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 3 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | — |
Paper Handling(4) | ||||||||||||||
Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | — | 33000 pages | 10000 pages | — | 800 pages | 3000 pages | — | — | 27000 pages | 1000 pages | 10000 pages | 3000 pages | 5000 pages | — |
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 100 pages | 250 pages | 250 pages | 100 pages | 100 pages | 100 pages | 170 pages | 100 pages | 250 pages | 100 pages | 250 pages | 100 pages | 350 pages | 100 pages |
Output Tray Capacity (pages) | 30 pages | — | — | — | 30 pages | 30 pages | — | 30-50 pages | — | 30 pages | 30 pages | — | — | — |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Weight (kg) | 3.9 kg | 12 kg | 7.3 kg | 6.0 kg | 5.216 kg | 5.031 kg | 11.1 kg | 5.03 kg | 8.06 kg | 4.66 kg | 7.21 kg | 6.44 kg | 8.07 kg | 5.0 kg |
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Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | — | — | — | 0.6 W | 0.1 W | 3 W | — | — | — | 3.82 W | — | 0.9 W | 1.0 W | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its crisp text, vibrant photo output and eco-friendly design, while noting the absence of automatic duplex and an ADF.
Everyday users love the hassle-free ink refills and wireless convenience, but complain about occasional Wi-Fi drops and faster black-ink depletion.
“Easy setup and great print quality for documents and photos.”
“Ink lasts forever - haven't refilled in months.”
“Wi-Fi connection drops occasionally; had to reconnect multiple times.”
Professional reviewers praise the ET-15000 for its low operating costs, excellent text quality, and wide-format capability, calling it a top pick for home offices.
Everyday users love the printer's ability to handle large spreadsheets, posters, and banners, as well as the long-lasting ink and straightforward Wi-Fi setup. Common complaints focus on its bulky footprint, lack of duplex scanning in the ADF, and the messiness of refilling the tanks.
Professional reviewers praise the ET-4950 as a top-tier home-office printer, highlighting its high duty cycle, low cost per page, and engineered longevity via a permanent heat-free printhead.
Everyday users consistently commend the printer for massive ink savings, straightforward setup, and reliable, quiet performance. Common praise centers on photo quality and speed, while complaints focus on the small touchscreen and lack of legal-size scanning.
Professional reviewers commend the G3270 for its low operating cost, solid text and graphics quality, and robust mobile printing features, positioning it as a value-focused upgrade over the G2270 despite a higher price tag. However, they note its slower speeds and lack of automatic duplex or ADF as trade-offs for the budget-friendly ink system.
Everyday users appreciate the hassle-free ink tanks, good photo quality, and easy wireless setup, often calling the printer "worth every penny." Common frustrations revolve around manual duplex, limited paper capacity, slower color printing, and some confusion with the initial ink refill process.
Professional reviewers praise the ET-2980 as a top-value home printer, highlighting its superb print quality, ultra-low cost per page, and reliable wireless and mobile-printing features, while noting the absence of an ADF and a touch screen.
Everyday users consistently commend the printer's low operating cost, long-lasting ink, high-quality text and photos, and straightforward Wi-Fi setup, with complaints about messy ink refills and lack of ADF.
Experts highlight the ultra-low cost per page and generous ink supply as standout features, while noting the slower performance and missing automatic duplex/ADF.
Users love the low ink cost and the fact that the printer ships with enough ink for years, but complain about manual duplex, slow speeds and occasional Wi-Fi hiccups.
Reviewers commend the ultra-high resolution, gray ink for nuanced grayscale, and flexible tray system, while noting the deliberate trade-off of omitting an ADF.
Users rate it highly for superb photo quality and low ink cost, though some report black-ink smudging and misfeeds with very thick media.
Professional reviewers commend the Smart Tank 5000 for its very low operating cost and robust ink yield, while criticizing the lack of an ADF and manual-only duplex.
Everyday users love the cheap per-page cost and easy HP Smart App setup, but note the slow print times and the inconvenience of manual duplex and missing ADF.
Professional reviewers commend the GX2020 for its compact yet capable design, low operating costs, high duty cycle, and solid connectivity, while noting omissions such as borderless printing and envelope handling.
Everyday users praise low ink expenses, large paper capacity, intuitive touchscreen, and reliable print quality, but report envelope jams, messy ink refills, and occasional app connectivity hiccups.
Professional reviewers commend the Smart Tank Plus 651 for its exceptionally low operating costs, solid text quality, and robust wireless features, while noting its high upfront price, lack of duplexing, limited paper capacity, and unkeyed ink bottles as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the inexpensive, long-lasting ink and easy mobile setup, but many express disappointment over the absence of automatic duplex, occasional connectivity hiccups, and occasional ADF jams.
Professional reviewers praise the ET-3950 for its unbeatable value, highlighting the three-year ink supply, durable PrecisionCore printhead, and robust duty cycle that outpaces its predecessor.
Everyday users love the massive ink capacity, easy refilling, fast and quiet operation, and high-quality output for documents and photos. Common frustrations revolve around occasional Wi-Fi drops, lagging ink-level alerts, and the absence of automatic duplex scanning or a memory-card slot.
Professional reviewers praise the G3290 for its robust paper handling, reliable wireless performance, and the durability of its pigment black ink, noting the MegaTank system delivers exceptional cost efficiency for frequent printing, with automatic duplex and a sizable touchscreen differentiating it from competing models.
Everyday users consistently highlight the printer's low operating cost, ease of setup, and high page yield, describing the print quality as sharp for documents and vibrant for photos. Frustrations involve the missing ADF, occasional ink priming problems, and Wi-Fi connectivity hiccups.
Professional reviewers commend the G6020 for its ultra-low cost per page, generous ink supply, and solid build quality, while noting the lack of an ADF, a dim LCD, and slower color speeds.
Everyday users value the low ink cost, high yield, and reliable text output, often highlighting Alexa-enabled ink reordering; complaints focus on the missing ADF, display readability, and occasional print-head issues.
Professional reviewers praise the low running cost and high ink capacity, while noting the lack of automatic duplex and modest print speeds.
