Canon PIXMA TR4720
Score: 72/100
HP Smart Tank 5101
Score: 77/100Rankings
The HP Smart Tank 5101 is a wireless all-in-one ink-tank printer offering low-cost high-volume printing and borderless photo capability. It lacks automatic duplex and an automatic document feeder, which can slow batch jobs. Ideal for home or small-office users who prioritize ink economy and connectivity over high-speed duplex scanning.
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is a compact all-in-one inkjet that delivers high-resolution prints and includes useful features like an automatic document feeder and voice-assistant support. Its drawbacks are slower color photo output, lack of duplex scanning, and occasional hardware reliability concerns. Best suited for home offices that need versatile document functions without heavy photo-printing demands.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
8.8 ppm | 12 ppmbest | |
4.4 ppm | 5 ppmbest | |
— | 3,000 pagesbest | |
— | 400 pagesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7 W | 3.023 Wbest |
1,200 dpibest | 1,200 dpibest | |
100 sheetsbest | 100 sheetsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Efficiency(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 7 W | 3.023 W |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 4800 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 8.8 ppm | 12 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 4.4 ppm | 5 ppm |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | Letter,Legal,A4,4x6,5x7,No.10,Borderless,Custom | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10/DL,A4,B5,A6 |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 436.9 mm | 434.66 mm |
Depth (mm) | 297.2 mm | 361 mm |
Height (mm) | 190.5 mm | 157 mm |
Weight (kg) | 5.76 kg | 5.03 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the TR4720 for its compact footprint, fast document printing, versatile all-in-one functions and the inclusion of fax and hybrid ink, making it a solid choice for home or light-office environments. However, they note slower photo printing and the absence of duplex scanning as drawbacks compared to competing models.
Everyday users value the straightforward wireless setup, reliable mobile app printing, good document quality and the handy ADF, while recurring complaints focus on partially filled starter ink, slow photo output, occasional hardware glitches and the lack of duplex scanning or larger paper support.
Professional reviewers commend the HP Smart Tank 5101 for its dependable high-volume performance, low operating cost thanks to the large ink tanks, and environmentally conscious design. They also appreciate its compact size and strong print quality, especially for borderless photos. However, they consistently criticize the missing automatic duplex and ADF, and the limitation of top-end color resolution to wired PC connections.
While direct user reviews are not quoted, product pages and retailer descriptions suggest everyday users value the long-lasting ink, easy wireless setup via the HP Smart app, and the printer's ability to handle photo and borderless prints. No major complaints are highlighted, indicating general satisfaction with its core functions, though the lack of auto-duplex and ADF may be noted by power users.
“one copy and it failed”
“Easy wireless setup and app printing from phones”
