May 2024
Inkjet Printers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of inkjet printers rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2024.
Summary
On 2 May 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 71 printer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
64 printers were endorsed in total, only 6 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 2 May 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: 21 printers
(#1 is Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850)
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HP: 16 printers
(#1 is HP OfficeJet Pro 9015)
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Canon: 15 printers
(#1 is Canon Pixma G3270)
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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 - May Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Printer |
ZD Net
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Rtings.com
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Digital Trends
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LD Products
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PhotoWorkout
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PCMag
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TechRadar
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BestReviews
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reviewed.usatoday.com
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PC Guide
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1
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- | $850 |
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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-
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4
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1
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-
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3
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- | Check price |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015
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5
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-
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1
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-
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4
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- | $135 |
Brother MFC-J4335DW
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-
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3
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2
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-
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-
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5
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- | $486 |
Epson EcoTank ET-4760
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4
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3
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-
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12
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+1 | $713 |
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
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8
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5
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We ranked Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 #1 in May 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.
PCMag
Best Letter/Legal-Size Inkjet AIO for Heavy-Duty Office Printing / Editors' Choice
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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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PC Guide
Editor's Pick
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Highly versatile - the ET-5850 can print on a wide range of materials with a generous print size.
Efficient Ink Tank - the large ink reservoirs mean that the cost-per-print is far lower on this printer.
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Bulky design - heavy and large, the ET-5850 may not be suited to all households or studio spaces
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We ranked Brother MFC-J1205W #2 in May 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
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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 May 2024 ranking
ZD Net
Rtings.com
Digital Trends
LD Products
PhotoWorkout
PCMag
TechRadar
BestReviews
reviewed.usatoday.com
PC Guide
We ranked HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 #3 in May 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
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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 May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best Inkjet AIO for Home Offices / Editors' Choice
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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 May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.
BestReviews
Workgroup Inkjet
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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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reviewed.usatoday.com
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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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We ranked Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 #6 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best inkjet printers” rankings.
PhotoWorkout
Great for high-quality bulk printing
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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
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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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