Canon PIXMA TR8620
Score: 86/100
HP DeskJet 4255e
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Canon PIXMA TR8620a is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet for home office use, offering high-quality photo output, a five-ink system, and a 4.3-inch touchscreen. It includes dual paper trays and a 20-sheet ADF, but lacks automatic duplex scanning.
The HP DeskJet 4255e is a compact AI-enabled all-in-one inkjet that adds automatic duplex and an ADF, delivering good text and photo quality for home use, though its speed and paper capacity are modest.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 ppmbest | 8.5 ppm | |
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
200 pagesbest | 60 pages | |
— | 25 pagesbest | |
4best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.89 kg | 4.808 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Print Performance(1) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 15 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 200 pages | 60 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 4 | 2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 7.89 kg | 4.808 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 0.8 W | 2.8 W |
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Professional reviewers praise the TR8620a for its excellent photo quality, fast photo printing, and solid office performance, highlighting the dual black ink system and high-resolution scanning. They criticize the above-average ink costs and the absence of automatic duplex scanning.
Everyday users appreciate the sharp text, vibrant photos, intuitive touchscreen, and the convenience of direct SD-card and smartphone printing. Common complaints focus on the small, expensive ink cartridges, the need to manually flip pages for duplex scanning, and a confusing initial setup process.
Reviewers commend its excellent text/photo quality, compact size, and AI-driven formatting, but note limited paper capacity and the need for HP+ to unlock full features.
Users appreciate the sharp output and wireless features, yet report Wi-Fi setup hurdles and occasional paper jams.
“solid office performance”
“high image quality”
“fast photo printing (2:04 for a letter-sized glossy photo)”
