Canon PIXMA TR4720 Black
Score: 79/100
HP Envy Photo 7975
Score: 84/100Rankings
The HP Envy Photo 7975 is a compact all-in-one thermal inkjet aimed at home users who need occasional photo printing, offering automatic duplex, a dedicated photo tray, and strong mobile-printing features, but it suffers from slow speeds and high ink costs.
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is a compact all-in-one wireless inkjet offering printing, scanning, copying, and faxing with an automatic duplex and a 20-sheet ADF. It delivers vivid photo output but incurs high ink costs and slower color speeds.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8.8 ppm | 15 ppmbest | |
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
100 pages | 125 pagesbest | |
— | 60 pagesbest | |
7best | 1 | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.76 kgbest | 8.12 kg |
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General(1) | ||
Print Technology | Inkjet | HP Thermal Inkjet |
Print Performance(1) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 8.8 ppm | 15 ppm |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 100 pages | 125 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 7 | 1 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 5.76 kg | 8.12 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 0.8 W | 14 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the TR4720 for its vivid photo output, reliable ADF, and energy-saving features, but they consistently criticize its high ink cost and modest print speeds. It performs well for occasional home and small-office tasks but is less suited for high-volume or speed-critical environments.
Everyday users love the printer's print quality, straightforward wireless setup, and mobile app integration, often calling it the best value for home use. However, they echo concerns about expensive ink, slow color prints, and the bulky paper tray design.
“Best printer EVER!!! Incredible value for the money”
“Versatile for students and home users.”
“I would not recommend this to a friend.”
Consumer Reports praise its text quality and media handling, but note sluggish speeds, high ink cost, and lack of Ethernet.
Users like the easy setup and quiet operation, yet complain about slow print times and frequent ink replacements.
