Dell B 1160

264 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
performance (102)
usability (100)
price (63)
size (29)
design (12)

Negative
reliability (10)
noise (10)
paper handling (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 264 reviews of Dell B 1160. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and size. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the paper handling and noise.

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reliability, noise, paper handling

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell B 1160 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell B 1160

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of Dell B 1160 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the noise and print quality are on the whole positive. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the size.

usability, performance, price, print quality, noise

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Dell B 1160

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Dell B 1160 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the durability and performance. The size and price are also mentioned favorably, but many are negative about the paper handling and noise.

usability, price, size, performance, durability

reliability, noise, paper handling

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Dell B 1160

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Dell B 1160 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the price. The noise also gets good feedback.

noise, price

33% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)

Compact Dell laser printer has one job to do, does it well

The Dell B1160w monochrome laser printer is an efficient, dependable workhorse for individual use at home or on your work desk. The ability to add users over a wireless network is useful as well, but keep in mind that the low price means that you won't...

The ; 's low-profile footprint occupies very little desk space and its Wi-fi connectivity works well for multiple users operating in the same network.

The 150-sheet paper capacity demands more frequent refills, and wired networking isn't an option without an onboard Ethernet port.

The Dell B1160w's limited paper input capacity and lack of Ethernet networking constrain its use for small businesses with high-volume workloads, but its compact form makes it an affordable solution for personal use at home.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Dell B1160w Wireless Mono Laser Printer

The Dell B1160w Wireless Mono Laser Printer takes up less desktop real estate than most inkjets.

Low cost. Notably small size, even for a personal printer. Wi-Fi.

Low paper capacity. No duplexer. No Ethernet. High running cost.

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Aug, 2012

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Dell B1160w Review: No Hassle Ultra Compact Laser

Check out our exclusive full review of the brand new Dell B1160w, a monochrome laser printer offering an ultra compact footprint and economical price point targeted at small office, home office customers.

Low initial cost ; All-in-One toner piece ; Energy efficient

Limited functionality ; Manual duplexing

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Expert review by : Cliff Jospeh (macworld.com.au)

Dell B1160 Laser Printer

The price of laser printers has fallen dramatically in the last couple of years, and Dell's B1160 is one of the most compact and affordable models we've seen so far.

Fast; compact; affordable

Running costs are higher than an inkjet printer

Colour inkjet printers are more versatile than mono lasers, and will still the best option for many people. However, the B1160 is a good option for small businesses and home workers who need a fast, mono printer for producing letters and reports on a...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (macworld.co.uk)

Dell B1160 Laser Printer review

A fast, affordable mono laser for home workers and small businesses

Fast, compact and affordable mono laser printer

Running costs are higher than an inkjet printer

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent

In Ubuntu, you have to install the Dell unified printer driver to get this thing to work. I read forum posts saying it was incompatible with Ubuntu which is nonsense, it works flawlessly with the 3rd party drivers installed. Compact, nice looking...

Simple, reliable, cheap, extremely fast

None that I can tell

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great product for the price

Just plugged it in and is working since without any problem.

May, 2013

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Consumer review (officedepot.com)

Fast and Efficent

Exactly what our office needed. Single color and Laser.

Doesn't Jam, Good Value, Easy to Use, Fast, Quality, Easy to Set Up, Performance

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (officedepot.com)

Broke Down- Awful Printer!

I bought this printer for my college dorm room- it seemed like a great option, considering it was small, not pricey and met my needs (I mean, who needs to print color and scan in college? For those needs I just planned to find printers and scanners...

Easy to Use, Easy to Set Up

Pricey/Poor Value, Jams Easily, Quality, Performance, Slow, doesn't last long

Aug, 2014

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Consumer review (pcrush.com)