Kodak Mini 2
Score: 78/100
HP Envy Photo 7975
Score: 84/100Rankings
The HP Envy Photo 7975 is a compact all-in-one thermal inkjet aimed at home users who need occasional photo printing, offering automatic duplex, a dedicated photo tray, and strong mobile-printing features, but it suffers from slow speeds and high ink costs.
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 | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
38 pages | 125 pagesbest | |
— | 60 pagesbest | |
1best | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.2 kgbest | 8.12 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Print Technology | 4PASS dye sublimation | HP Thermal 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(1) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 38 pages | 125 pages |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2 kg | 8.12 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.
Consumer Reports praise its text quality and media handling, but note sluggish speeds, high ink cost, and lack of Ethernet.
Users like the easy setup and quiet operation, yet complain about slow print times and frequent ink replacements.
“Truest colors and best clarity”
“So convenient, easy and fun to use”
“Versatile for students and home users.”
