HP Envy 6455e
Score: 44/100
Canon PIXMA TR4720 White
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 (white) is a compact all-in-one inkjet printer delivering high-resolution prints, automatic duplex, and a 20-sheet ADF. It offers strong photo quality and mobile printing but suffers from high ink costs and limited connectivity.
The HP Envy 6455e is a compact all-in-one inkjet printer offering high-resolution color output, automatic duplex printing and strong wireless/mobile support. It excels at photo printing and easy setup, but lacks a built-in display and duplex scanning, and its ink cartridges are not refill-friendly.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 ppmbest | 8.8 ppm | |
1,200 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
1,000 pagesbest | — | |
100 pagesbest | 100 pagesbest | |
— | 100 pagesbest | |
2best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.16 kg | 5.76 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 20 ppm | 8.8 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 1200 dpi | 4800 dpi |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.16 kg | 5.76 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 4 W | 0.8 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Envy 6455e for its sharp print quality, respectable speeds, and eco-friendly credentials, while noting the lack of a display and modest copy performance. The low ink cost and optional HP+ services are seen as strong value adds, but the printer's reliance on software for scanning and its limited hardware controls keep it in the entry-level segment.
Everyday users praise the printer's straightforward setup, strong wireless and mobile printing, and good photo results, especially on heavy paper. Recurring frustrations center on the app-only scanning workflow, slower scanner speed, and the inability to use third-party inks due to firmware restrictions.
Professional reviewers praise the TR4720 for its high-resolution output, solid scanner performance and convenient mobile printing options, but they criticize its high ink costs and limited connectivity features such as the absence of USB thumb-drive support.
Everyday users appreciate the wireless setup, easy mobile printing, and the ability to print borderless photos, while repeatedly calling out the high cost of ink and the small, dim LCD screen. The ADF and duplex printing are also frequently mentioned as helpful features.
“"very basic starter printer" that "can only be controlled by your phone or computer."”
“Easy setup and intuitive HP Smart App experience.”
“Reliable wireless printing from phones and tablets.”
