Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Score: 79/100
HP Smart Tank 5101
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Canon PIXMA TR8620a is a feature-rich all-in-one inkjet offering fast, high-resolution printing, versatile paper handling, and multiple connectivity options, making it well-suited for home and small-office environments. Its limitations include a modest duty cycle and a relatively heavy chassis, which may deter high-volume or highly mobile users. Ideal for users who value photo quality and multifunction capabilities over sheer throughput.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
15 ppmbest | 12 ppm | |
10 ppmbest | 5 ppm | |
1,000 pages | 3,000 pagesbest | |
— | 400 pagesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3.023 Wbest |
2,400 dpibest | 1,200 dpi | |
100 sheetsbest | 100 sheetsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | 1000 pages | 3000 pages |
Scan Performance(1) | ||
Scan Resolution (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 4800 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 15 ppm | 12 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 10 ppm | 5 ppm |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | 2.17x3.5,4x6,5x5,5x7,8x10,Letter,Legal,#10 | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10/DL,A4,B5,A6 |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 439.4 mm | 434.66 mm |
Depth (mm) | 350.5 mm | 361 mm |
Height (mm) | 190.5 mm | 157 mm |
Weight (kg) | 7.892 kg | 5.03 kg |
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Professional reviewers consider the TR8620a a near-identical update to the TR8620, praising its reliable hybrid ink system, fast photo output, and comprehensive connectivity while noting its limited duty cycle and lack of high-volume laser speed.
Everyday users commend the easy-to-use 4.3″ touchscreen, Alexa integration, and ability to print on thick photo media, while occasional complaints focus on the heavy packaging and the higher per-page ink cost typical of inkjet printers.
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.
