Best Printers Under $100

Frequently asked questions

What is the best printer under $100?

It depends on how much you print: a cheap inkjet wins on up-front price, but its ink can cost more per page than a pricier model. Sort the table by cost per page to see which sub-$100 printers are genuinely cheapest to own, not just cheapest to buy.

Are cheap printers under $100 worth it?

For light or occasional printing, yes. The trade-off is running cost: budget inkjets often use small, pricey cartridges, so heavy users can spend more on ink in a year than the printer cost. Every model here lists the exact cartridges it takes and, where a price is known, its real cost per page.

Do printers under $100 have high ink costs?

Many do — a low hardware price is often subsidised by expensive ink. The cost-per-page column shows this directly, so you can spot a cheap printer with a low running cost rather than assuming the cheapest to buy is the cheapest to run.