Kodak Mini 2 Retro
Score: 78/100
Canon PIXMA TR4720
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Kodak Mini 2 Retro is a portable Bluetooth-enabled instant photo printer that produces durable 2.1×3.4 in laminated prints using 4PASS dye-sublimation. It excels in image quality and portability but is limited by battery life and lack of Wi-Fi.
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 (white) is a compact all-in-one inkjet printer delivering high-resolution prints, automatic duplex, and a 20-sheet ADF. It offers strong photo quality and mobile printing but suffers from high ink costs and limited connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.8 ppm | 8.8 ppmbest | |
— | 4,800 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
38 pages | 100 pagesbest | |
— | 100 pagesbest | |
1best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.2 kgbest | 5.76 kg |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.8 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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General(1) | ||
Print Technology | 4PASS dye sublimation | Inkjet |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 0.8 ppm | 8.8 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 291x300 dpi | 4800 dpi |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Connectivity | false | true |
Paper Handling(1) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 38 pages | 100 pages |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2 kg | 5.76 kg |
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Professional reviewers praise the Mini 2 Retro for its hassle-free Bluetooth setup, the 4PASS dye-sublimation process that yields vivid, durable prints, and the robust in-app editing suite.
Everyday users love the true-to-life colors, the convenience of printing straight from a phone, and the rugged laminated photos, while noting occasional jams and limited battery life.
Professional reviewers praise the TR4720 for its high-resolution output, solid scanner performance and convenient mobile printing options, but they criticize its high ink costs and limited connectivity features such as the absence of USB thumb-drive support.
Everyday users appreciate the wireless setup, easy mobile printing, and the ability to print borderless photos, while repeatedly calling out the high cost of ink and the small, dim LCD screen. The ADF and duplex printing are also frequently mentioned as helpful features.
“Truest colors and best clarity”
“So convenient, easy and fun to use”
“High quality prints, especially photos, are impressive.”
