HP Photosmart A536

29 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (12)
Value for money (9)
Connectivity (4)
Size (2)

Negative
Performance (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the size and connectivity. The value for money and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the HP Photosmart A536 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Susan Silvius (pcworld.com)

Photosmart A536

Among snapshot printers, HP's Photosmart A536 Compact Photo Printer is tempting on many counts: It's inexpensive, easy to use, and light enough to take anywhere. Even though it's slow, a lot of budget-minded users will find it well worth considering.

Takes 5-inch by 7-inch paper Very inexpensive; simple to use

Mediocre flesh tones Slow; mediocre fleshtones

The HP Photosmart A536 is basic, but also affordable and easy to operate. For many home users, it offers just enough snapshot printing for the price

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

HP A536

All things considered, the HP A536 is a fairly average printer with not-so-average printing options.

Bluetooth printing enables smartphone connectivity.; Can print on 5 × 7 as well as 4 × 6 paper.; Compact design allows for high portability

Falls short in color performance

All things considered, the HP A536 is a fairly average printer with not-so-average printing options. While it is a compact, and as such you can’t print on the range of media a full-sized photo printer could, the convenience of being able to print from...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (printerinfo.com)

HP A536 Compact Photo Printer Review

All things considered, the HP A536 is a fairly average printer with not-so-average printing options.

Bluetooth printing enables smartphone connectivity.; Can print on 5 × 7 as well as 4 × 6 paper.; Compact design allows for high portability

Falls short in color performance

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

Hp Photosmart A536 Compact Photo Printer

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Consumer review by: vlschmitt (cnet.com)

price of ink

i can go to wallmart and wallgreens and print the pics . for a third the price. its costing me almost $1.00 a pic. doing it myself. its $23 for just the ink, and $48 with pic. paper. i have paper out the ass but no ink. i thought it ... Expand full review

i like printing on the spot, birthday partys , get to gethers

i can only print about 20 pics. with each ink cartrage

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: x5kitties (cnet.com)

easy to use but only fair quality

im glad it was free with the camera i purchased because i would have been disappointed if i paid alot for it.

cheap to buy, small, does not require any software or installation on a computer, just plug it in and use it. great if you want instant pictures but are not too picky on quality

does NOT print lab quality photos. quality is fair. color can be off. you cannot see the picture name so it can be difficult to select the picture you want to print if you have several of the same subject

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: vlschmitt (cnet.com)

price of ink

i like printing on the spot, birthday partys , get to gethers

i can only print about 20 pics. with each ink cartrage

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the HP Photosmart A536

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the HP Photosmart A536 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, value for money, size

61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013