Kodak Step Black
Score: 60/100
HP DeskJet 2855e
Score: 88/100Rankings
The HP DeskJet 2855e is a budget-friendly all-in-one inkjet that offers solid wireless and mobile printing in a compact footprint, but it lacks automatic duplex and can be costly to run.
The Kodak Step is a palm-sized, battery-powered Zink printer that creates 2×3 in adhesive photos directly from iOS or Android devices. It offers great value and portability, but its speed, print quality and reliance on a mobile app limit its use to casual scenarios.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 ppm | 20 ppmbest | |
400 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
10 pages | 60 pagesbest | |
— | 25 pagesbest | |
1 | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.068 kgbest | 3.426 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Print Technology | Zink | Inkjet |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 1 ppm | 20 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 400 dpi | 4800 dpi |
Duplex Printing | true | false |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 10 pages | 60 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 1 | 2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.068 kg | 3.426 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 7.4 W | 2.8 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend its price, low running cost and solid performance for a Zink printer, while noting it cannot match dye-sublimation quality.
Users love the ease of Bluetooth pairing, fun app features and adhesive prints, though they note the limited paper capacity and occasional streaks.
Reviewers praise its affordability and color quality, but criticize slow black speed, Wi-Fi reliability, and lack of automatic duplex.
Users like the easy setup and small size, yet complain about Wi-Fi drops and rapid ink consumption.
“still going strong several months later”
“not brilliant but perfectly fine”
“Low cost per print and portable design are perfect for parties”
