Kodak Dock
Score: 69/100
HP DeskJet 4155e
Score: 72/100Rankings
The HP DeskJet 4155e is a compact all-in-one inkjet printer offering wireless printing and a 35-sheet ADF, making it convenient for home use. It lacks automatic duplex and borderless printing, which can limit efficiency for two-sided jobs. Ideal for families or students needing occasional color prints and multi-page scanning.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
300 dpibest | — | |
— | 8.5 ppmbest | |
— | 5.5 ppmbest | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
— | 35 sheetsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.76 kgbest | 4.81 kg |
482.6 mmbest | 168.5 mm | |
355.6 mmbest | 130.7 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 482.6 mm | 168.5 mm |
Depth (mm) | 355.6 mm | 130.7 mm |
Height (mm) | 558.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
Weight (kg) | 0.76 kg | 4.81 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 describe the HP DeskJet 4155e as a solid, reliable all-in-one printer for home use, praising its easy wireless setup, the inclusion of a 35-sheet automatic document feeder, and the HP+ smart printing system that provides automatic updates and a three-month Instant Ink trial. They note its slightly better photo quality compared to the 2755e, but point out the lack of automatic duplex and borderless printing as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the printer's compact size, reliable wireless connectivity, and the convenience of the HP Smart app for phone printing. The ADF is frequently highlighted as a valuable feature for scanning multi-page documents. Common complaints revolve around the need to manually duplex, occasional Wi-Fi hiccups, and the absence of borderless printing.
“very lightweight”
“Easy setup and instant docking/printing from phone”
