Kodak Mini 2
Score: 78/100
Canon PIXMA TR8620
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Canon PIXMA TR8620a is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet for home office use, offering high-quality photo output, a five-ink system, and a 4.3-inch touchscreen. It includes dual paper trays and a 20-sheet ADF, but lacks automatic duplex scanning.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.8 ppm | 15 ppmbest | |
— | 4,800 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
38 pages | 200 pagesbest | |
1 | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.2 kgbest | 7.89 kg |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.8 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Print Technology | 4PASS dye sublimation | Inkjet |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 0.8 ppm | 15 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 291x300 dpi | 4800 dpi |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Connectivity | false | true |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 38 pages | 200 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 1 | 4 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2 kg | 7.89 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 TR8620a for its excellent photo quality, fast photo printing, and solid office performance, highlighting the dual black ink system and high-resolution scanning. They criticize the above-average ink costs and the absence of automatic duplex scanning.
Everyday users appreciate the sharp text, vibrant photos, intuitive touchscreen, and the convenience of direct SD-card and smartphone printing. Common complaints focus on the small, expensive ink cartridges, the need to manually flip pages for duplex scanning, and a confusing initial setup process.
“Truest colors and best clarity”
“So convenient, easy and fun to use”
“solid office performance”
