Kodak Step Black
Score: 60/100
HP Envy 6455e
Score: 44/100Rankings
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.
The HP Envy 6455e is a compact all-in-one inkjet printer offering high-resolution color output, automatic duplex printing and strong wireless/mobile support. It excels at photo printing and easy setup, but lacks a built-in display and duplex scanning, and its ink cartridges are not refill-friendly.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 ppm | 20 ppmbest | |
400 dpi | 1,200 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1,000 pagesbest | |
10 pages | 100 pagesbest | |
1 | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.068 kgbest | 6.16 kg |
| ↓ lower better | 7.4 W | 4 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Print Technology | Zink | Inkjet |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 1 ppm | 20 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 10 pages | 100 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 1 | 2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.068 kg | 6.16 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 7.4 W | 4 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.
Professional reviewers commend the Envy 6455e for its sharp print quality, respectable speeds, and eco-friendly credentials, while noting the lack of a display and modest copy performance. The low ink cost and optional HP+ services are seen as strong value adds, but the printer's reliance on software for scanning and its limited hardware controls keep it in the entry-level segment.
Everyday users praise the printer's straightforward setup, strong wireless and mobile printing, and good photo results, especially on heavy paper. Recurring frustrations center on the app-only scanning workflow, slower scanner speed, and the inability to use third-party inks due to firmware restrictions.
“still going strong several months later”
“not brilliant but perfectly fine”
“Low cost per print and portable design are perfect for parties”
