April 2024
Inkjet Printers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of inkjet printers rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 2 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 71 printer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
63 printers were endorsed in total, only 7 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 2 Apr 2024, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed printer with 3 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 3 recommended it as the '#1 printer' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Epson: 20 printers
(#1 is Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850)
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HP: 17 printers
(#1 is HP OfficeJet Pro 9015)
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Canon: 14 printers
(#1 is Canon Pixma TR8620)
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Brother: 7 printers
(#1 is Brother MFC-J1205W)
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IDL Packaging: 1 printers
(#1 is IDL GT250P)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
Rank | Change | Price | Printer |
PC Guide
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reviewed.usatoday.com
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BestReviews
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TechRadar
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PCMag
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PhotoWorkout
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LD Products
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Digital Trends
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Rtings.com
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ZD Net
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Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850
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1
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3
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1
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2
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- | $120 |
Brother MFC-J1205W
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1
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4
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3
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- | Check price |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015
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1
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5
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4
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- | $135 |
Brother MFC-J4335DW
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2
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3
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5
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+1 | $486 |
Epson EcoTank ET-4760
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3
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4
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12
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+1 | $849 |
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300
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5
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6
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13
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+1 | $720 |
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
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5
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8
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We ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 #1 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 as #1.
PC Guide
Editor's Pick
Great print quality
Low running costs
Fast print speed
Can scan and copy documents
Supports auto duplexing and document feeding
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Expensive
Large footprint
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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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We ranked Brother MFC-J1205W #2 in April 2024 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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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 April 2024 ranking
We ranked HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 #3 in April 2024 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
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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Initial wireless setup can be challenging.
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We ranked Brother MFC-J4335DW #4 in April 2024 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 ET-4760 #5 in April 2024 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 Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 #6 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.
PC Guide
Excellent photo print quality
Can print on large paper and special media
Supports cloud printing
Automatic nozzle clog detection
Intuitive touchscreen display with quick controls
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Slow print speed
High running costs
Don’t support paper rolls
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We ranked Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 #7 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.
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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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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