May 2023
Inkjet Printers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of Printer rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2023.
Summary
Between 2 May 2023 and 2 May 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 67 Printer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
56 Inkjet Printers were endorsed in total, only 10 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).
As of 2 May 2023, Brother MFC-J1205W takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed printer with 2 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 2 recommended it as the '#1 printer' this month. It is followed by Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 and Canon Pixma MG3620 , with 2 and 3 expert endorsements respectively.
Brand breakdown
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Epson:
19 Printers
(#1 is Epson SureColor P900 )
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Canon:
16 Printers
(#1 is Canon TS8250 )
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HP:
15 Printers
(#1 is HP Envy 5055 )
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Brother:
5 Printers
(#1 is Brother MFC-J895DW )
Price breakdown
At a glance - May 2023 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Printer |
TechRadar
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PhotoWorkout
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Digital Trends
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Rtings.com
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The Street
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LD Products
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PCMag
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BestReviews
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reviewed.usatoday.com
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Gadget Review
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1
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- | $106 |
Brother MFC-J1205W
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1
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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- | $850 |
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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3
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- | Check price |
Canon Pixma MG3620
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-
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-
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-
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5
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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4
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- | $555 |
Brother MFC-J995DW
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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2
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-
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-
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-
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5
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- | Check price |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
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-
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3
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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- | $109 |
Epson XP-4100
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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7
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- | $478 |
Epson EcoTank ET-4760
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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3
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-
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8
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New * | $164 |
Brother MFC-J4335DW
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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17
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-1 | $750 |
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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18
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- | $303 |
Brother MFC-J491DW
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6
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5
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Sorted by price:
| Position in ranking | Price | Printer |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | $106.48 | Brother MFC-J1205W [buy] [more info] |
| #6 | $109 | Epson XP-4100 [buy] [more info] |
| #8 | $164.25 | Brother MFC-J4335DW [buy] [more info] |
| #18 | $302.88 | Brother MFC-J491DW [buy] [more info] |
| #7 | $478 | Epson EcoTank ET-4760 [buy] [more info] |
| #4 | $554.99 | Brother MFC-J995DW [buy] [more info] |
| #17 | $749.99 | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 [buy] [more info] |
| #2 | $849.99 | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 [buy] [more info] |
We ranked Brother MFC-J1205W #1 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Brother MFC-J1205W as #1.
TechRadar
Larger cartridges give this inkjet an advantage
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Pros
High-yield cartridges available
Strong print quality
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Cons
No auto-duplex mode
No display
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We ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 #2 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 as #1.
PCMag
Best Letter/Legal-Size Inkjet AIO for Heavy-Duty Office Printing / Editors' Choice
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Pros
Two years of unlimited ink
Very low running costs
Terrific print quality
Auto-duplexing ADF
PrecisionCore 4S printhead
Excellent mobile connectivity options
Two-year warranty with registration
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Cons
High initial purchase price
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Inkjet Printers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Inkjet Printers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for May 2023 ranking
TechRadar
PhotoWorkout
Digital Trends
Rtings.com
The Street
LD Products
PCMag
BestReviews
reviewed.usatoday.com
Gadget Review
We ranked Canon Pixma MG3620 #3 in May 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
The Street
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Pros
Provide an excellent detailed and clear image
Pretty compact and doesn’t take too much space
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Cons
Difficult to install ink in the printer
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Gadget Review
Best Budget
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Pros
Easy to set up
High-quality scanner
Quick color copies
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Cons
No display screen
Two-sided printing is slow
9.9 pages per minute print speed (slowest on our list)
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We ranked Brother MFC-J995DW #4 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
The Street
Runner up
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Pros
Versatile paper handling ability
Adjustable up to 150 paper tray
Offers automatic duplex printing
An automatic document feeder is available
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Cons
Proper cleaning and care is needed for a long term ink storage
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We ranked HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e #5 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked Epson XP-4100 #6 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PhotoWorkout
Great for saving space
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Pros
Instant-dry ink for photo prints
Wireless connectivity and voice activation
Large paper tray that accepts 100 sheets
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Cons
The supplied ink cartridges may not last very long
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Gadget Review
Best 2-sided printer
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Pros
High-quality prints
Built-in 2.4” color touchscreen
Easily print from phone or table
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Cons
Must buy Epson ink
Up to 10 pages per minute print speed (1 of the slowest on our list)
Paper jams easily
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We ranked Epson EcoTank ET-4760 #7 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
BestReviews
Workgroup Inkjet
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Pros
Prints at up to 15 ppm with resolutions reaching 1200 x 2400 dpi.
Spacious tray holds up to 250 pages.
Auto document feeder scans up to 30 pages.
Bright color touchscreen.
WiFi and Ethernet connectivity.
Fax capable.
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Cons
Larger up-front costs than regular inkjets.
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reviewed.usatoday.com
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Pros
EcoTank ink easy to refill
Useful companion apps
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Cons
Poor reproduction of scanned items
Unimpressive printing on heavier paper stock
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We ranked Brother MFC-J4335DW #8 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best Inkjet AIO for Home Offices / Editors' Choice
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Pros
Duplex printing
Fast print speed for the price
Fax function
Prints from and scans to mobile devices
Low price plus low cost per page
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Cons
ADF does not support duplex scanning
Text quality is poor at small font sizes and with some stylized fonts
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We ranked Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 #9 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PhotoWorkout
Great for high-quality bulk printing
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Pros
Superb and detailed print quality
Low-cost ink system with a high print yield
Excellent 4.3-inch touchscreen
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Cons
Quite a large and bulky printer
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PCMag
Best Wide-Format Inkjet AIO for Heavy Photo Printing at Home / Editors' Choice
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Pros
Prints borderless from 4 by 6 inches to 13 by 19 inches
Exceptional output quality
Relatively fast printing speeds for its class
Low running costs
First two years of ink are free
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Cons
Purchase price is a little steep
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We ranked Brother MFC-J491DW #10 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PhotoWorkout
Great for simple ink changes
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Pros
Compact and lightweight design
Multiple connection options
High-yield ink cartridges to reduce running costs
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Cons
The control panel could be a little basic
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Gadget Review
Best Value
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Pros
Automatic duplex printing
Cloud connectivity
Up to 12 pages per minute print speed
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Cons
Uses ink for its routine maintenance schedule
All inks must be installed for the printer to print
Slow printing
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