Head-to-head · Best All-in-One Printers Under $300

Canon PIXMA TR8620a vs HP Envy 6555e

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

HP Envy 6555e comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about first-time printer buyers who want plug-and-print simplicity via the HP Smart App — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best All-in-One Printers Under $300

Canon PIXMA TR8620a

4.4

$230

The PIXMA TR8620a is the photo + home office pick. 5-color ink system means meaningfully better photo prints than every other pick here — useful for users who print family photos as well as documents. Trade-off is replacing 5 cartridges over time.

Strengths

— 5-color individual ink system — superior photo printing in this lineup
— 4.3" color touchscreen — largest display here
— 20-sheet auto-document feeder

Watch-outs

— 5 individual cartridges to replace separately (vs Brother's 4-cartridge system)
— Slower print speed (15 ppm) than Epson WF-3820
— Smaller paper tray (100 sheets)

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best All-in-One Printers Under $300

HP Envy 6555e

4.5

$150

The Envy 6555e is the simplicity pick. HP Smart App + Instant Ink trial is the most beginner-friendly setup in this lineup. Trade-off is the Instant Ink subscription model that activates after the trial.

Strengths

— HP+ Smart App integration for mobile printing
— Quiet mode for shared/home offices
— 6 months Instant Ink trial — free during evaluation

Watch-outs

— Instant Ink subscription model after trial — ongoing cost vs Brother cartridges
— Slower than Brother MFC-J4355DW (10 ppm)
— HP+ ties printer to HP-brand ink (third-party cartridges restricted)

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How they stack up

Canon PIXMA TR8620a

Best photo printing in lineup. 5-color ink unique here. Smaller paper tray than Epson WF-3820.

HP Envy 6555e

Cheapest HP pick. Subscription ink (Instant Ink) vs Brother cartridges. HP Smart App easier than Brother iPrint.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Canon PIXMA TR8620a	HP Envy 6555e
Ink	5-color individual	—
Print Speed	15 ppm	10 ppm
Display	4.3" touchscreen	2.4" LCD
ADF	20 pages	—
Connectivity	—	Wi-Fi, USB
Ink Model	—	Instant Ink subscription

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