November 2021
Inkjet Printers: Aggregated Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Printer rankings posted by key online experts, as of November 2021.
At a glance - November 2021 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Printer |
TechRadar
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Digital Trends
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Investopedia
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LD Products
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BestReviews
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Lifewire
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Rtings.com
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PhotoWorkout
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PCMag
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The Street
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1
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- | $245 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830
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-
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1
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7
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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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2
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- | $199 |
Canon Pixma TR8620
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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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4
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-
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-
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-
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3
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- | $320 |
Canon Pixma TS8220
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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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-
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1
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-
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-
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4
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New * | Check price |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015
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-
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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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-
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7
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-
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5
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-1 | $350 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
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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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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-1 | $449 |
Brother MFC-J995DW
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-
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-
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-
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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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2
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7
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-1 | Check price |
HP Envy 5055
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10
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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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2
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-
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-
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8
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-1 | $90 |
HP DeskJet 3755
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-
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5
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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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-
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9
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-1 | $310 |
HP OfficeJet 3830
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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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-
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7
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-
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-
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10
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-1 | $175 |
Brother MFC-J491DW
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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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-
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6
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2
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-
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11
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-1 | $300 |
Canon iP8720
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-
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-
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6
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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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-
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-
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12
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-1 | $1050 |
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850
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-
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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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-
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8
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-
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13
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-1 | $277 |
Canon Pixma TR150
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-
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9
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6
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We ranked Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 #1 in November 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 as #1.
We ranked Canon Pixma TR8620 #2 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Canon Pixma TR8620 as #1.
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 November 2021 ranking
TechRadar
Digital Trends
Investopedia
LD Products
BestReviews
Lifewire
Rtings.com
PhotoWorkout
PCMag
The Street
We ranked Canon Pixma TS8220 #3 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Canon Pixma TS8220 as #1.
Lifewire
Best All-in-One
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Pros
SD Card support
Hands-free printing
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Cons
No NFC or Ethernet support
Slow document printing
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We ranked HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 #4 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 as #1.
BestReviews
Best of the best
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Pros
Provides fast, high-quality black-and-white prints including duplex pages at 22 ppm. Scanner comes with automatic document feeder and handles duplex scanning and copying. Offers scan-to-email feature. Wireless connection capable.
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Cons
Initial wireless setup can be challenging.
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PCMag
Best for Medium-Volume Small Offices / Editor's Choice
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Pros
Fast.
Good print quality overall.
Competitive running costs.
Borderless printing.
35-sheet auto-duplexing ADF.
Attractive, compact build.
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Cons
Only one paper input source.
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We ranked HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e #5 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked Brother MFC-J995DW #6 in November 2021 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 Envy 5055 #7 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
TechRadar
Budget printer with a talent for photos
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Pros
Low price
Dual-band Wi-FI
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Cons
High ink cost
No Ethernet port
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We ranked HP DeskJet 3755 #8 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked HP OfficeJet 3830 #9 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
Lifewire
Best Budget
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Pros
Light, compact design
Amazing quality photo prints
Document feeder for copying
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Cons
Tri-color cartridge drains quickly
Small control panel
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We ranked Brother MFC-J491DW #10 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best for Cash-Strapped Homes and Micro Offices / Editors' Choice
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Pros
Good output quality overall
20-sheet ADF, unusual in an AIO at this price
Supports borderless printing
Strong cloud and mobile device support
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Cons
Cost per page is high
No memory device support
Low input and output capacities
Dated-looking control panel
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We ranked Canon iP8720 #11 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 #12 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best for High-Volume Office Printing, Including Color / 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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We ranked Canon Pixma TR150 #13 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best for Inkjet Printing on the Go / Editors' Choice
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Pros
Small footprint
Excellent print quality, especially photos
Robust mobile device support
Possible to save predefined templates onboard
Optional detachable battery
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Cons
Slow output
Lacks support for flash drives
Somewhat high cost per page
Rechargeable battery is pricey
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