September 2023
Inkjet Printers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of inkjet printers rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2023.
Summary
On 2 Sep 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 67 printer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
56 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 Sep 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.
Brand breakdown
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Epson: 19 printers
(#1 is Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850)
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Canon: 16 printers
(#1 is Canon Pixma MG3620)
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HP: 15 printers
(#1 is HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e)
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Brother: 5 printers
(#1 is Brother MFC-J1205W)
Price breakdown
At a glance - September Ranking
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TechRadar
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PhotoWorkout
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Rtings.com
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The Street
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BestReviews
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Gadget Review
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The Brother MFC-J1205W is a versatile printer with high-quality prints, multiple connectivity options, and the ability to handle different types of paper and media, but lacks automatic duplex printing and an ADF.
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The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 is a versatile all-in-one supertank printer that produces high-quality prints with sharp details and vivid colors, offers a wide range of connectivity options, and has scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities, making it a great investment for home or office use.
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The Canon Pixma MG3620 is a versatile and reliable printer suitable for home or small office use, offering high-quality prints, various connectivity options, and basic scanning and copying capabilities.
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The Brother MFC-J995DW is an efficient and cost-effective all-in-one printer with excellent scanning and copying capabilities, as well as faxing capabilities, making it ideal for small businesses or home offices.
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The HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e is a versatile all-in-one printer that consistently produces high-quality prints, offers a wide range of connectivity options, and has advanced scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities.
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The Epson XP-4100 is a versatile printer suitable for home or small office use, with wireless connectivity options, automatic duplex printing, and the ability to handle different types of paper, but its slow photo printing speed and quick ink depletion may be a drawback for some users.
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The Epson EcoTank ET-4760 is a versatile all-in-one printer with good printing speed, a wide range of connectivity options, and a supertank ink system that minimizes ink costs, making it a great choice for frequent printers.
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The Brother MFC-J4335DW is a versatile all-in-one printer suitable for home and small office use, offering good print quality, decent speed, reliable paper handling, and efficient ink usage.
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The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is a versatile and efficient all-in-one printer that produces high-quality prints with vibrant colors and smooth tonal transitions, making it an excellent choice for photographers, artists, and anyone who wants to produce high-quality prints at home.
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The Brother MFC-J491DW printer is a versatile all-in-one printer suitable for light productivity work and low-volume document handling, offering good quality prints, versatile connectivity options, and additional features to enhance productivity.
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We ranked Brother MFC-J1205W #1 in September 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
High-yield cartridges available
Strong print quality
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No auto-duplex mode
No display
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We ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 #2 in September 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
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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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 September 2023 ranking









We ranked Canon Pixma MG3620 #3 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.

The Street
Provide an excellent detailed and clear image
Pretty compact and doesn’t take too much space
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Difficult to install ink in the printer
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Gadget Review
Best Budget
Easy to set up
High-quality scanner
Quick color copies
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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 September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.

The Street
Runner up
Versatile paper handling ability
Adjustable up to 150 paper tray
Offers automatic duplex printing
An automatic document feeder is available
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Proper cleaning and care is needed for a long term ink storage
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We ranked Epson XP-4100 #6 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.

PhotoWorkout
Great for saving space
Instant-dry ink for photo prints
Wireless connectivity and voice activation
Large paper tray that accepts 100 sheets
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The supplied ink cartridges may not last very long
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Gadget Review
Best 2-sided printer
High-quality prints
Built-in 2.4” color touchscreen
Easily print from phone or table
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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 September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.

reviewed.usatoday.com
EcoTank ink easy to refill
Useful companion apps
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Poor reproduction of scanned items
Unimpressive printing on heavier paper stock
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BestReviews
Workgroup Inkjet
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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Larger up-front costs than regular inkjets.
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We ranked Brother MFC-J4335DW #8 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.

PCMag
Best Inkjet AIO for Home Offices / Editors' Choice
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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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 September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.

PhotoWorkout
Great for high-quality bulk printing
Superb and detailed print quality
Low-cost ink system with a high print yield
Excellent 4.3-inch touchscreen
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Quite a large and bulky printer
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PCMag
Best Wide-Format Inkjet AIO for Heavy Photo Printing at Home / Editors' Choice
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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Purchase price is a little steep
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We ranked Brother MFC-J491DW #10 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.

PhotoWorkout
Great for simple ink changes
Compact and lightweight design
Multiple connection options
High-yield ink cartridges to reduce running costs
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The control panel could be a little basic
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Gadget Review
Best Value
Automatic duplex printing
Cloud connectivity
Up to 12 pages per minute print speed
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Uses ink for its routine maintenance schedule
All inks must be installed for the printer to print
Slow printing
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