Kodak Dock
Score: 69/100
HP DeskJet 2855e
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 HP DeskJet 2855e is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet designed for light home use, offering decent print quality and easy setup via the HP Smart app. Its manual duplex, low duty cycle, and lack of borderless printing limit higher-volume or photo-centric tasks. Ideal for students or occasional home printing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
300 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 7.5 ppmbest | |
— | 5.5 ppmbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.8 Wbest |
— | 60 sheetsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 64 MBbest |
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Print Performance(1) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 300 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | 4x6 in | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10 envelopes,custom |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 482.6 mm | 424 mm |
Depth (mm) | 355.6 mm | 304 mm |
Height (mm) | 558.8 mm | 154 mm |
Weight (kg) | 0.76 kg | 3.42 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 DeskJet 2855e for its simplicity, compact footprint, and reliable performance in light‑duty home settings. They highlight the seamless wireless setup, AI‑driven HP Smart app integration, and respectable print speeds, while noting that its low duty cycle and lack of automatic duplex keep it from being a work‑group solution.
Everyday users consistently appreciate the printer's easy setup, small size, and satisfactory print quality for everyday documents and photos. Common praise centers on quiet operation and low power usage, while complaints focus on manual duplex, limited paper capacity, and occasional confusion over the package weight and ink subscription model.
“very lightweight”
“Easy setup and instant docking/printing from phone”
“ease of use, overall performance, print quality, compact size, straightforward setup, wireless connectivity, quietness, and lightweight build.”
