Lexmark Genesis S815

199 reviews

Feb, 2025

Positive
performance (73)
usability (63)
design (32)
price (23)
multifunction (21)

Negative
size (9)
noise (5)
paper handling (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 199 reviews of Lexmark Genesis S815. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the multifunction and price are overall positive. The design and usability also get good opinions, whereas opinions are divided on the size. There are some less positive comments about the paper handling and noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lexmark Genesis S815 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Lexmark Genesis S815

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Lexmark Genesis S815 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the price and performance. The usability and design also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed comments about the multifunction.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Michael Kwan (futurelooks)

Lexmark Genesis S815 All-in-One Printer

To be perfectly honest, I haven't exactly had the best of experiences with Lexmark products in the past. Many years back, I went through two less than stellar Lexmark printers. ...

Aesthetically pleasing design with color touchscreen ; Innovative imaging technology for scanner ; Integrated WiFi-N connectivity ; Good print quality and acceptable print speed

No feed scanner ; Cannot take on thicker documents, books, etc ; Easy to accidentally flip open the scanner cover ; Comparatively expensive

After plugging in the power to the printer, it starts the setup process automatically. This is where you can set your language, date/time, and time zone. It’ll also get you to install the print cartridges, of course, and getting them in there was a...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Lexmark Genesis S815

A novel rethink of the all-in-one inkjet, with its ultra-fast vertical scanner and an unconventional, supposedly small-footprint design.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (t3.com)

Lexmark Genesis S815 review

Lexmark's innovative multifunction printer is more than just a gimmick

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (techradar.com)

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Does this mould-breaking device represent a rebirth for the multifunction printer?

Small footprint ; Very fast image capture ; Versatile mini-apps ; Good print quality

Limited 'scanning' resolution ; Only one paper tray

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Paul Lester (pocket-lint.com)

Lexmark Genesis S815

It's not often you see something a bit different in the printer/AIO market but Lexmark has produced a device that should turn a few heads in the Genesis S815. Most immediately striking are the aesthetics, since it utilises an innovative vertical design...

Excellent print quality, useful online resources, impressive touchscreen, super-fast scans

Very slow print speeds, expensive

The Genesis S815 is a great looking device capable of some excellent quality output, a super-fast scan feature that actually works and additional benefits in the online content available. £400-ish is still a lot to pay though, and since it loses points...

Mar, 2011

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Reddot design award winner 2010!

Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

Genesis S815 Multifunction Device

The Genesis S815 is a multifunctional inkjet printer with Wi-Fi functionality that possesses printing, scanning, copying and faxing capability. The notable feature of this unit is its built-in 10-megapixel digital camera which transmits scans virtually...

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Expert review by : Christian Harris (businesscomputingworld.co.uk)

REVIEW: Lexmark Genesis S815

The Genesis S815 (420x386x321mm, 8.7kg) delivers everything a modern home office requires from a multifunction device. It can copy, scan, fax and e-mail at the touch of a button. Network connectivity comes via 802.11n Wi-Fi. There's no Ethernet or...

It also produces good quality prints, albeit not up to enthusiast photography levels. If performance trumps design, there are better AIOs for high-resolution scanning, better document handling and photo printing. For everyday casual use, the Genesis...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Harley Ogier (pcworld.co.nz)

Lexmark Genesis S815

The Lexmark Genesis S815 is a delightfully pretty piece of tech. It stands proudly upright, while its competitors squat their bulk over the better part of your desk.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Lexmark Genesis S815

This is a completely different shape for a Multi Function unit. It is Multi Function as not only does it print, scan and copy but should you still need the facility it can also be used as a Fax machine. The shape is higher rather than wider.

The design of this unit is very different so much more can be done from the touchscreen TFT, Smart Solutions could be useful and the Lexmark software monitors not only its own card slot and USB stick port but also those on the PC so printing images...

Mar, 2011

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Lexmark - Genesis S815

Lexmark produces a number of capable, budget printers and all-in-one devices - so we were surprised to see the company breaking the multifunction printer mould a little with the innovatively designed Genesis S815. Combining print, scan, ...

Lexmark's Genesis S815's styling should attract a few appreciative glances - and it backs up its smooth lines with excellent quality results, albeit delivered at rather slow speeds. This is a lot to pay for a colour all-in-one, though - and despite its...

Mar, 2011

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