HP Photosmart 5520

usability, price, performance, print quality, design

reliability, durability, paper handling

76% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, performance, design, print quality

reliability, noise, durability, paper handling

42% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Touch-screen control panel. Wi-Fi. Prints through the cloud. Duplexes (prints on both sides of a page)

No Ethernet connector. No PictBridge support

The HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One is aimed primarily at home use, but offers some sophisticated features, like printing through the cloud, that are anything but basic.

Although the HP Photosmart 5520 is less expensive than either the Canon PIXMA MG6220 or the Epson WorkForce 845 and has a bevy of options -- such as printing calendars on the fly -- its lower-quality prints and noisiness prevent it from taking its...

Cheap to buy ; Good output quality

No automatic document feeder ; Scanner lid doesn't telescope

This low-cost multifunction printer offers the duplexing and layout options that its predecessor lacked, making it a better buy for low-volume use. Its touchpad makes it more stylish, too.

Affordable initial cost & ink, Wireless ePrint capabilities, Built-in duplexing, Very good output quality

Scanner lid hinge does not float, No automatic document feeder

Good output quality

No automatic document feeder ; Scanner lid doesn't telescope

Paper handling with the Photosmart 5520 is rudimentary, but adequate for low-volume use. An 80-sheet input tray sits at the bottom of the unit. Output exits just above that, falling onto the back of the input tray, where a swivel-out extension catches...

Ease of use ; Quality prints ; Creative offerings

Lack of photo software ; Ink costs ; Small paper tray

60mm touchscreen with touch buttons ; AirPrint and Android App support ; Good running costs for budget printer

Messy paper stop design ; Awkward memory card slot ; Paper tray restricted to 80 sheets

There's a single USB socket at the back, but wireless is the most versatile connection and is easy to set up. Lift the scanner section up and the printhead, with its four individual ink cartridges slides into view. It's very straightforward to remove...

A nice touchscreen interface and a delicious price tag helps make the HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One a contender, and its low running costs won't hurt either. Its performance is solid rather than stunning though.

Good-quality prints and a tempting price make this affordable inkjet MFD well worth considering