CR makes it easy to find the best printer for your needs. Before you shop, learn more about hundreds of inkjets and laser printers. Printers are tested on text quality, how much ink they use (and waste), speed, and more.
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If there is a chance you might want to copy or scan, it's worth investigating an all-in-one printer. Although most models are bigger than the typical new stand-alone printer, they take up less space and cost less than a separate printer, scanner, and copier.
. . .Many of the regular inkjets available are bare-bones, low-cost models. Still, for the money, standard inkjets are solid all-purpose printers for most consumers who want to print both text and color graphics.
. . .Models from companies like Creative, LG, Onn, Samsung, Sonos, Vizio, and Yamaha can beef up your TV's sound
Lightweight and compact, these models from Asus, Lenovo, ViewSonic, and others can provide you with ample screen space, even at the coffee shop
A Disney+ bundle, Paramount+, and Peacock offer a wide range of broadcast channels, cable networks, movies, and original shows
Consumer Reports' lab testing reveals great-sounding options from Apple, Beats by Dre, Sennheiser, Sony, and more
CR's labs have evaluated thousands of printers on factors from text quality to ink usage. These models from Brother, Canon, Epson, and HP rise to the top.