Canon PIXMA TR160 vs HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TR160 is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR160 | HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $744 | $1,188 |
| After 2 years | $1,310 | $2,197 |
| After 3 years | $1,875 | $3,205 |
Canon PIXMA TR160 is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR160 | HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 7 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 400 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen (320 x 240) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 2.04 | 6.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR160
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-35 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 9.4¢/page · 191pg yield
HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 68 Black Original Ink Cartridge — $26.89 · 16.8¢/page · 160pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TR160 — about 44% lower cost per page (9.4¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR160 — $1 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer — it adds scanning and copying, which the Canon PIXMA TR160 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR160Buy — $179.00
HP Envy 6555e All-in-One PrinterBuy — $179.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR160 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 44% cheaper per page (9.4¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR160 is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR160 and the HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer?
- Device type: Canon PIXMA TR160 single-function, HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon PIXMA TR160 print, HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR160 4800 x 1200, HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA TR160 No, HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer Yes.