HP Smart Tank 5101
Score: 77/100
Canon MegaTank G3270
Score: 68/100Rankings
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.
The Canon MegaTank G3270 is a wireless all-in-one inkjet with a high-yield refillable ink system and ENERGY STAR certification, making it economical for home use. Its drawbacks are manual duplex only, limited paper capacity, and lack of an ADF or internal memory. Ideal for low-cost color printing in small households or home offices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
12 ppmbest | 11 ppm | |
5 ppm | 6 ppmbest | |
3,000 pagesbest | 3,000 pagesbest | |
400 pagesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.023 Wbest | — |
1,200 dpibest | 1,200 dpibest | |
— | 11 ipmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Ethernet Connectivity | true | false |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 12 ppm | 11 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 5 ppm | 6 ppm |
Memory (MB) | 64 MB | 0 MB |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10/DL,A4,B5,A6 | 3.5x3.5;4x6;5x5;5x7;7x10;8x10;Letter;A4;A5;A6;B5;Legal;U.S. #10 envelope |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 434.66 mm | 416.56 mm |
Depth (mm) | 361 mm | 556.26 mm |
Height (mm) | 157 mm | 269.24 mm |
Weight (kg) | 5.03 kg | 5.99 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.
Professional reviewers commend the G3270 for its vivid pigment-based colors, fast document throughput, and easy wireless setup, while noting that the lack of automatic duplex and an ADF makes it less suited for high-volume office work.
Everyday users generally praise the low operating cost, straightforward wireless connectivity, and compact design, but repeatedly mention the inconvenience of manual duplex and the limited paper capacity when handling larger photo or document batches.
Select Canon MegaTank for superior wireless color resolution; select HP Smart Tank 5101 for better app support, eco-friendly ink bottles, and compact design.
