May 2021
Inkjet Printers: Aggregated Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Printer rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2021.
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 2021 ranking
TechRadar
Digital Trends
ZD Net
LD Products
BestReviews
Lifewire
Rtings.com
PCMag
PhotoWorkout
Investopedia
At a glance - May 2021 Ranking
| Rank | Price | Printer |
TechRadar
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Digital Trends
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ZD Net
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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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PCMag
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PhotoWorkout
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Investopedia
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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#1
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$160 |
Brother MFC-J491DW
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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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-
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4
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6
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-
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#2
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$498 |
Brother MFCJ6945DW
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-
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-
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6
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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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1
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|
#3
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$303 |
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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-
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1
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-
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|
#4
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$330 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
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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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1
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-
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-
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-
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|
#5
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$1000 |
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850
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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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1
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-
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8
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|
#6
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$248 |
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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3
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-
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-
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-
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#7
|
Check price |
HP Envy 5055
|
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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-
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2
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-
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|
#8
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$200 |
Canon Pixma TR8520
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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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4
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-
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-
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-
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|
#9
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$90 |
HP DeskJet 3755
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
|
|
#10
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$128 |
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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-
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7
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-
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#11
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$250 |
Canon iP8720
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-
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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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-
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-
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6
|
|
#12
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$299 |
Canon Pixma TR150
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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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-
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9
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We ranked Brother MFC-J491DW #1 in May 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
BestReviews
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Pros
Lots of features for an affordable price
Including Wifi connectivity, mobile printing, and compatibility with various cloud services
Prints, copies, faxes, and scans
Dual-side printing
Compact
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Cons
Slow, and difficult to setup
Some report faded color printing
Customer support not that attentive
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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 Brother MFCJ6945DW #2 in May 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Brother MFCJ6945DW as #1.
We ranked Canon Pixma TS8220 #3 in May 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 9025e #4 in May 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e as #1.
We ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 #5 in May 2021 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 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 Brother MFC-J995DW #6 in May 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked HP Envy 5055 #7 in May 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 Canon Pixma TR8520 #8 in May 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked HP DeskJet 3755 #9 in May 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked HP OfficeJet 3830 #10 in May 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 Canon iP8720 #11 in May 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked Canon Pixma TR150 #12 in May 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best for Inkjet Printing on the Go / Editor's 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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