Canon PIXMA TR160 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e costs $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 230 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR160 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $800 | $677 |
| After 2 years | $1,366 | $1,115 |
| After 3 years | $1,931 | $1,552 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e costs more upfront but 2.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TR160 on total cost after about 230 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR160 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 2.04 | 8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR160
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-35 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 9.4¢/page · 191pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Cheapest to run: HP 923e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $72.89 · 7.3¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — about 23% lower cost per page (7.3¢ vs 9.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR160 — $5 less to buy — it would take about 230 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TR160 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR160Buy — $235.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135eBuy — $239.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 23% cheaper per page (7.3¢ vs 9.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR160 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Canon PIXMA TR160 is about $5 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e worth the higher price?
- It costs about $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 230 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR160 and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- Device type: Canon PIXMA TR160 single-function, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e multifunction. Functions: Canon PIXMA TR160 print, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR160 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 1200 x 1200. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA TR160 No, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Yes.