December 2022
Inkjet Printers: Meta Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Printer rankings posted by key online experts, as of December 2022.
Summary
As of 1 Dec 2022, Brother MFC-J1205W takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed printer with 2 expert endorsements. 1 experts out of 2 recommended it as the '#1 printer' this month. It is followed by Canon Pixma TS8220 and Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 , with 2 and 2 expert endorsements respectively.
At a glance - December 2022 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Printer |
LD Products
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BestReviews
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TechRadar
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PhotoWorkout
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Rtings.com
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Digital Trends
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PCMag
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Gadget Review
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Lifewire
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The Street
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1
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- | $114 |
Brother MFC-J1205W
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1
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4
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-
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-
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2
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- | $375 |
Canon Pixma TS8220
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1
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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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3
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- | $950 |
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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6
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-
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-
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4
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+1 | $69 |
Canon Pixma MG3620
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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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6
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-
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5
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5
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+1 | $648 |
Brother MFC-J995DW
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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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-
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2
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6
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+1 | $400 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
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-
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-
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-
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2
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3
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-
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-
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-
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7
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+1 | Check price |
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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3
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2
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8
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+1 | $80 |
Epson XP-4100
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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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4
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-
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-
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16
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- | $700 |
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
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8
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3
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-
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17
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- | $271 |
Brother MFC-J491DW
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6
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5
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-
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18
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- | $350 |
Epson XP-15000
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7
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6
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We ranked Brother MFC-J1205W #1 in December 2022 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 Canon Pixma TS8220 #2 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Canon Pixma TS8220 as #1.
PhotoWorkout
Great for simple controls
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Pros
High-quality LCD touchscreen
6-color ink system for superior color prints
Works with voice control
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Cons
The rear feeder tray could make it difficult to store on a shelf
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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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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 December 2022 ranking
LD Products
BestReviews
TechRadar
PhotoWorkout
Rtings.com
Digital Trends
PCMag
Gadget Review
Lifewire
The Street
We ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 #3 in December 2022 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 High-Volume Office AIO / 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 MG3620 #4 in December 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
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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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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We ranked Brother MFC-J995DW #5 in December 2022 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 #6 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
We ranked HP OfficeJet 3830 #7 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
Gadget Review
Best Value
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Pros
2.2-inch touchscreen
Up to 20 ppm print speed
Auto document feeder
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Cons
No separate photo tray
No scan to email
No auto 2-sided printing
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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 Epson XP-4100 #8 in December 2022 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 Photo ET-8550 #9 in December 2022 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 Photo and Wide-Format Home Printer / 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 December 2022 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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We ranked Epson XP-15000 #11 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Inkjet Printers” rankings.
PhotoWorkout
Great for HD photo prints
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Pros
6-color Claria ink system for greater depth
It supports wireless, USB, and Ethernet connections
Large input and output tray capacity
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Cons
The display screen is relatively small
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Lifewire
Best Wide Format
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Pros
Excellent photo quality
Small and lightweight
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Cons
Running costs are high
Slow print speeds
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