Canon MegaTank G3270
Score: 68/100
HP DeskJet 2855e
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Canon MegaTank G3270 is a wireless all-in-one inkjet with a high-yield refillable ink system and ENERGY STAR certification, making it economical for home use. Its drawbacks are manual duplex only, limited paper capacity, and lack of an ADF or internal memory. Ideal for low-cost color printing in small households or home offices.
The HP DeskJet 2855e is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet designed for light home use, offering decent print quality and easy setup via the HP Smart app. Its manual duplex, low duty cycle, and lack of borderless printing limit higher-volume or photo-centric tasks. Ideal for students or occasional home printing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
11 ppmbest | 7.5 ppm | |
6 ppmbest | 5.5 ppm | |
3,000 pagesbest | 1,000 pages | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.8 Wbest |
1,200 dpibest | — | |
11 ipmbest | — | |
100 sheetsbest | 60 sheets |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | 3000 pages | 1000 pages |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 11 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 6 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
Memory (MB) | 0 MB | 64 MB |
Features(2) | ||
Duplex Printing | true | false |
Supported Paper Sizes | 3.5x3.5;4x6;5x5;5x7;7x10;8x10;Letter;A4;A5;A6;B5;Legal;U.S. #10 envelope | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10 envelopes,custom |
Physical Specs(5) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (sheets) | 100 sheets | 60 sheets |
Width (mm) | 416.56 mm | 424 mm |
Depth (mm) | 556.26 mm | 304 mm |
Height (mm) | 269.24 mm | 154 mm |
Weight (kg) | 5.99 kg | 3.42 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the G3270 for its vivid pigment-based colors, fast document throughput, and easy wireless setup, while noting that the lack of automatic duplex and an ADF makes it less suited for high-volume office work.
Everyday users generally praise the low operating cost, straightforward wireless connectivity, and compact design, but repeatedly mention the inconvenience of manual duplex and the limited paper capacity when handling larger photo or document batches.
Professional reviewers commend the DeskJet 2855e for its simplicity, compact footprint, and reliable performance in light‑duty home settings. They highlight the seamless wireless setup, AI‑driven HP Smart app integration, and respectable print speeds, while noting that its low duty cycle and lack of automatic duplex keep it from being a work‑group solution.
Everyday users consistently appreciate the printer's easy setup, small size, and satisfactory print quality for everyday documents and photos. Common praise centers on quiet operation and low power usage, while complaints focus on manual duplex, limited paper capacity, and occasional confusion over the package weight and ink subscription model.
“ease of use, overall performance, print quality, compact size, straightforward setup, wireless connectivity, quietness, and lightweight build.”
“perfect for home office or living space”
