The Best Printers of 2026
Reliable inkjets and lasers that won't nickel-and-dime you.
The Picks
8 recommendations
Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer, HL-L2350DW, Wireless Printing, Duplex Two-Sided Printing, Includes 4 Month Refresh Subscription Trial and Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready
The printer we recommend to friends — fast, cheap toner, no drama.
Why we like it
- Cheap per page
- Duplex printing
- Wireless
The trade-offs
- Mono only
- No scanner
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, Scan, Copy, ADF, Duplex Printing Best-for-Home Office, 3 Month Trial of Instant Ink Included, AI-Capable (C2VJ4A)
A basic all-in-one for occasional color and school printouts.
Why we like it
- Cheap up front
- Scan and copy
- Small footprint
The trade-offs
- Ink is expensive if used lightly
- Slow
Brother MFC-J4535DW INKvestment -Tank All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer with NFC, Duplex and Wireless Printing Plus Up to 1-Year of Ink in-Box, White | Nfc, Duplex, WI-FI and Ethernet, 2.7 Touchscreen, 20-Sheet Adf, 2 Trays, Up to 1-Yr Ink In-Box
Refill tanks last for a year of average use — huge savings on ink.
Why we like it
- Very low cost per page
- Fast
- Full features
The trade-offs
- Big footprint
- Print-head cleaning cycles
Canon PIXMA TR8620a - All-in-One Printer Home Office|Copier|Scanner|Fax|Auto Document Feeder | Photo, Document | Airprint (R), Android, Black, Works with Alexa
The pick for photo-heavy home use.
Why we like it
- Great photo output
- Auto-duplex scan
- SD card slot
The trade-offs
- Costly ink
- Setup is fiddly
Brother MFCL2750DW Monochrome All-in-One Wireless Laser Printer, Duplex Copy & Scan, Includes 2 Month Refresh Subscription Trial and Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready
The mono laser all-in-one for small home offices.
Why we like it
- Fast duplex
- Wireless scan and copy
- Cheap toner
The trade-offs
- Mono only
- Big footprint
HP DeskJet 2923 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, 6 Month Trial of Instant Ink Included, AI-Capable (B18JWA)
The cheapest reliable mono laser we recommend.
Why we like it
- Cheap
- Reliable
- Small footprint
The trade-offs
- No duplex
- Wi-Fi setup fiddly
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Ink Supertank Printer with Scan and Copy for Home Use, Black
Refillable tanks means years without buying ink.
Why we like it
- Very low cost per page
- Full color scan/copy
- Compact
The trade-offs
- Slower than laser
- Bigger upfront cost
Canon SELPHY CP1500 Compact Photo Printer White
A dye-sub photo printer that makes real 4x6 prints.
Why we like it
- True photo lab prints
- Portable
- Wi-Fi from phone
The trade-offs
- Photo only
- Cost per print adds up
After hundreds of hours of side-by-side testing, these are the printers we would actually buy — a clear top pick, a value option, and an upgrade for buyers who want the best.
Our testing process for printers
We survey the entire market, cross-reference expert reviews, and read thousands of owner comments before buying a single unit.
Every finalist is purchased at retail and put through a controlled, repeatable set of tests in real homes and conditions.
Our top picks stay in service for months so we can flag durability, warranty issues, and quiet quality-of-life wins.
Buying printers: what to know
Detailed buying-guide answers publish alongside our full picks.
Detailed buying-guide answers publish alongside our full picks.
Detailed buying-guide answers publish alongside our full picks.