Canon PIXMA TS6420
Score: 85/100
HP DeskJet 4255e
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Canon PIXMA TS6420a is a compact all-in-one inkjet printer offering solid text and photo quality, automatic duplex, and extensive mobile-printing options, but it is slower and lacks an ADF.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
13 ppmbest | 8.5 ppm | |
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
200 pagesbest | 60 pages | |
— | 25 pagesbest | |
10best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.3 kg | 4.808 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Print Performance(1) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 13.0 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 200 pages | 60 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 10 | 2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.3 kg | 4.808 kg |
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Professional reviewers consider the TS6420a a solid home printer with strong text and photo quality, a compact footprint, and excellent mobile-printing options. However, they criticize its slower speeds and the absence of an ADF.
Everyday users appreciate the easy setup, OLED display, and wireless convenience, especially for occasional photo prints and duplex documents. Common complaints revolve around slow print times, lack of an ADF, high ink consumption, and occasional Wi-Fi reliability issues.
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.
“Easy setup and wireless convenience”
“OLED display is nice and clear”
“successfully set it up with Mac and iPhones without needing HP+ features.”
