HP Smart Tank 5101
Score: 77/100
Brother INKvestment 4355
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Brother INKvestment 4355 MFC-J4355DW is a feature-rich color inkjet all-in-one with automatic duplex, a 20-sheet ADF, touchscreen, and fax capability. Its limitations include the absence of Ethernet and single-sided ADF scanning. It fits well in small offices or home workspaces requiring color printing and multifunction features.
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 | 1,200 dpi | |
12 ppm | 20 ppmbest | |
5 ppm | 19 ppmbest | |
3,000 pages | 30,000 pagesbest | |
400 pagesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.023 W | 3 Wbest |
1,200 dpibest | — | |
— | 17 ipmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Efficiency(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 3.023 W | 3.0 W |
General(3) | ||
Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | 3000 pages | 30000 pages |
Recommended Monthly Volume (pages) | 400-800 pages | 200-2000 pages |
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Print Performance(5) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 4800x1200 dpi | 1200x4800 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 12 ppm | 20 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 5 ppm | 19 ppm |
Memory (MB) | 64 MB | 256 MB |
Processor Speed (MHz) | 980 MHz | 576 MHz |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10/DL,A4,B5,A6 | Letter,Legal,8.5x14,8.5x11 |
Physical Specs(5) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (sheets) | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
Width (mm) | 434.66 mm | 434.34 mm |
Depth (mm) | 361 mm | 342.9 mm |
Height (mm) | 157 mm | 180.34 mm |
Weight (kg) | 5.03 kg | 8.8895 kg |
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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.
Pros: Automatic duplex printing enables effortless double-sided document output, saving paper and time.; 20-sheet automatic document feeder allows batch copying, scanning, and faxing without manual loading.; 1.8-inch color touchscreen provides intuitive navigation and cloud app integration for easy printing.; Dual-band wireless (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) supports reliable mobile and cloud printing from various devices.; Compact footprint (17.1" × 13.5" × 7.1") fits comfortably on small desks or home office spaces.; Color print speed of up to 19 ppm delivers fast output for mixed-color document workloads.; ENERGY STAR certification reduces power consumption by 20-30 % compared to federal standards. Cons: ADF supports only single-sided scanning, lacking duplex scanning capability for double-sided documents.; Maximum paper tray capacity of 150 sheets may require frequent refilling during larger print jobs.; No built-in Ethernet port limits wired network connectivity options for office environments.; Black print speed of 20 ppm may be slower than competing high-speed office printers.; Maximum print resolution of 1,200 × 4,800 dpi may not meet professional photo-printing quality expectations.
