Kodak Dock
Score: 69/100
Canon MegaTank G3270
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Kodak Dock is a portable 4×6-inch dye-sub printer with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C connectivity, delivering 300 dpi laminated prints. Its reliance on proprietary cartridges, lack of a built-in battery, and heavier build reduce true mobility. Suited for event photographers and travelers who need high-quality 4×6 prints and phone charging.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
300 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 11 ppmbest | |
— | 6 ppmbest | |
— | 3,000 pagesbest | |
— | 1,200 dpibest | |
— | 11 ipmbest | |
— | 100 sheetsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Print Performance(1) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 300 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | 4x6 in | 3.5x3.5;4x6;5x5;5x7;7x10;8x10;Letter;A4;A5;A6;B5;Legal;U.S. #10 envelope |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 482.6 mm | 416.56 mm |
Depth (mm) | 355.6 mm | 556.26 mm |
Height (mm) | 558.8 mm | 269.24 mm |
Weight (kg) | 0.76 kg | 5.99 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the Kodak Dock for its sleek, lightweight form factor and the convenience of docking and charging a phone while printing. They emphasize the quality of the 4PASS dye-sub process, which yields vibrant, laminated 4x6 photos at 300 dpi. Criticisms focus on the reliance on proprietary cartridges, the single 4x6 print size, and the lack of an internal battery, which may limit true on-the-go use.
Everyday users praise the printer's portability, ease of setup, and the instant, high-quality prints it produces directly from smartphones. The included extra photo sheets and retro styling are frequently highlighted as positives, while concerns center on cartridge costs and the absence of a built-in battery.
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.
“very lightweight”
“Easy setup and instant docking/printing from phone”
