{"slug":"best-home-printer-under-100","title":"Best home printer under $100?","question":"What is the best home printer you can buy for under $100?","verdict":"As of 2026-07-01, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini collectively rank Canon PIXMA TR4720 #1 for home printer under $100 on ModelsAgree by aggregate score, though no single model picks it first. The models' case: A true do-everything all-in-one under $80 — color print, scan, copy, fax, a 20-sheet ADF, and Wi-Fi/AirPrint — making it the most feature-complete sub-$100 device for. The models' main caveat: Move to a higher-yield or refillable ink system, since its tiny PG-275/CL-276 cartridges make running costs punishingly high. The strongest alternative is Canon PIXMA MG3620 — Offers automatic duplex printing, excellent borderless photo print quality, and reliable wireless connectivity at a very low entry price. Not unanimous: ChatGPT picks Brother MFC-J1010DW; Claude picks Brother HL-L2320D; Gemini picks Canon PIXMA MG3620. Source: https://modelsagree.com/best/best-home-printer-under-100 (modelsagree.com, CC BY 4.0).","category":"Tech","url":"https://modelsagree.com/best/best-home-printer-under-100","updated":"2026-07-01","models":["ChatGPT","Claude","Gemini"],"consensus":"0 of 3 models rank Canon PIXMA TR4720 the top pick","disagreement":"ChatGPT picks Brother MFC-J1010DW; Claude picks Brother HL-L2320D; Gemini picks Canon PIXMA MG3620","combined":[{"rank":1,"product":"Canon PIXMA TR4720","domain":"usa.canon.com","score":10,"appearances":3,"modelRanks":{"ChatGPT":3,"Claude":2,"Gemini":3},"reason":"A true do-everything all-in-one under $80 — color print, scan, copy, fax, a 20-sheet ADF, and Wi-Fi/AirPrint — making it the most feature-complete sub-$100 device for households that need the occasional photo, form, or document."},{"rank":2,"product":"Canon PIXMA MG3620","domain":"usa.canon.com","score":7,"appearances":2,"modelRanks":{"ChatGPT":4,"Gemini":1},"reason":"Offers automatic duplex printing, excellent borderless photo print quality, and reliable wireless connectivity at a very low entry price."},{"rank":3,"product":"Brother MFC-J1010DW","domain":"brother.com","score":6,"appearances":2,"modelRanks":{"ChatGPT":1,"Claude":5},"reason":"strongest under-$100 feature set with print, scan, copy, fax, Wi-Fi, auto duplex, 20-sheet ADF, decent black-text speed, and better home-office utility than most cheap inkjets"},{"rank":4,"product":"Brother HL-L2320D","domain":"brother.com","score":5,"appearances":1,"modelRanks":{"Claude":1},"reason":"A genuinely reliable mono laser that routinely lands at/under $100, with fast 27ppm output, automatic duplexing, and dirt-cheap per-page cost via high-yield TN-660/TN-630 toner — no clogged inkjet heads or drying ink, so it's the best total-cost-of-ownership choice for text-heavy home use."},{"rank":5,"product":"HP ENVY 6555e","domain":"hp.com","score":4,"appearances":1,"modelRanks":{"ChatGPT":2},"reason":"best print quality balance here, with sharp text, strong photo output, auto duplex, ADF, touchscreen, AirPrint, and easy wireless setup for casual home use"},{"rank":6,"product":"Pantum P2502W","domain":"pantum.com","score":4,"appearances":1,"modelRanks":{"Gemini":2},"reason":"Provides fast monochrome laser printing with crisp text output, wireless capability, and avoids the ink-clogging issues of budget inkjets."},{"rank":7,"product":"Epson Expression Home XP-4200","domain":"epson.com","score":3,"appearances":2,"modelRanks":{"ChatGPT":5,"Gemini":4},"reason":"Uses individual ink cartridges so you only replace the color that runs out, and features a bright color LCD screen with a compact footprint."},{"rank":8,"product":"HP DeskJet 4255e","domain":"hp.com","score":3,"appearances":1,"modelRanks":{"Claude":3},"reason":"Compact, easy mobile setup via the HP Smart app, solid color AIO with ADF and duplex, plus 3–6 months of Instant Ink trial that softens early ink costs for light users."},{"rank":9,"product":"Canon PIXMA TS6420a","domain":"usa.canon.com","score":2,"appearances":1,"modelRanks":{"Claude":4},"reason":"Best photo quality in the price band thanks to a 5-ink system with a dedicated pigment black for crisp text and a separate photo dye set, plus dual paper feeding and clean wireless printing."},{"rank":10,"product":"HP DeskJet 3755","domain":"hp.com","score":1,"appearances":1,"modelRanks":{"Gemini":5},"reason":"Features an ultra-compact scroll-scan design that takes up minimal desk space while still offering wireless copying and scanning."}],"perModel":{"ChatGPT":[{"rank":1,"product":"Brother MFC-J1010DW","reason":"strongest under-$100 feature set with print, scan, copy, fax, Wi-Fi, auto duplex, 20-sheet ADF, decent black-text speed, and better home-office utility than most cheap inkjets","fix":"cut cartridge running costs"},{"rank":2,"product":"HP ENVY 6555e","reason":"best print quality balance here, with sharp text, strong photo output, auto duplex, ADF, touchscreen, AirPrint, and easy wireless setup for casual home use","fix":"use larger, cheaper ink cartridges"},{"rank":3,"product":"Canon PIXMA TR4720","reason":"very low street price, compact all-in-one design, ADF, fax, auto duplex, borderless photo printing, and simple mobile printing make it a lot of printer for the money","fix":"improve print speed"},{"rank":4,"product":"Canon PIXMA MG3620","reason":"excellent cheap everyday pick with better-than-expected text and photo quality, wireless printing, auto duplex, and simple operation for light family use","fix":"add an automatic document feeder"},{"rank":5,"product":"Epson Expression Home XP-4200","reason":"compact, clean-looking all-in-one with solid document quality, useful color screen, mobile printing, auto duplex, and individual ink cartridges that avoid replacing every color at once","fix":"improve cartridge yield"}],"Claude":[{"rank":1,"product":"Brother HL-L2320D","reason":"A genuinely reliable mono laser that routinely lands at/under $100, with fast 27ppm output, automatic duplexing, and dirt-cheap per-page cost via high-yield TN-660/TN-630 toner — no clogged inkjet heads or drying ink, so it's the best total-cost-of-ownership choice for text-heavy home use.","fix":"Add built-in Wi-Fi (it's USB-only) and a flatbed scanner so it isn't beaten by AIO inkjets on versatility."},{"rank":2,"product":"Canon PIXMA TR4720","reason":"A true do-everything all-in-one under $80 — color print, scan, copy, fax, a 20-sheet ADF, and Wi-Fi/AirPrint — making it the most feature-complete sub-$100 device for households that need the occasional photo, form, or document.","fix":"Move to a higher-yield or refillable ink system, since its tiny PG-275/CL-276 cartridges make running costs punishingly high."},{"rank":3,"product":"HP DeskJet 4255e","reason":"Compact, easy mobile setup via the HP Smart app, solid color AIO with ADF and duplex, plus 3–6 months of Instant Ink trial that softens early ink costs for light users.","fix":"Drop the Instant Ink/HP+ subscription lock-in and third-party-cartridge blocking, which erode trust and long-term value."},{"rank":4,"product":"Canon PIXMA TS6420a","reason":"Best photo quality in the price band thanks to a 5-ink system with a dedicated pigment black for crisp text and a separate photo dye set, plus dual paper feeding and clean wireless printing.","fix":"It lacks an ADF and fax, so adding an auto document feeder would close the gap with the TR-series for paperwork."},{"rank":5,"product":"Brother MFC-J1010DW","reason":"A frequently sub-$100 color inkjet AIO with auto duplex, mobile printing, and Brother's relatively affordable LC401/3037 cartridges, giving lower running costs than comparable HP/Canon inkjets.","fix":"Add an ADF (it only has a flatbed) and speed up its sluggish print rate to compete on productivity."}],"Gemini":[{"rank":1,"product":"Canon PIXMA MG3620","reason":"Offers automatic duplex printing, excellent borderless photo print quality, and reliable wireless connectivity at a very low entry price.","fix":"Switch from the expensive combined tri-color cartridge system to individual color ink tanks to reduce running costs."},{"rank":2,"product":"Pantum P2502W","reason":"Provides fast monochrome laser printing with crisp text output, wireless capability, and avoids the ink-clogging issues of budget inkjets.","fix":"Include a flatbed scanner and copy module to make it a true multi-function device."},{"rank":3,"product":"Canon PIXMA TR4720","reason":"Features a fully functional home office setup with an automatic document feeder, wireless control, and integrated faxing.","fix":"Increase its slow printing speeds, particularly for color documents and photos."},{"rank":4,"product":"Epson Expression Home XP-4200","reason":"Uses individual ink cartridges so you only replace the color that runs out, and features a bright color LCD screen with a compact footprint.","fix":"Expand the low-capacity 100-sheet paper input tray to handle larger print runs."},{"rank":5,"product":"HP DeskJet 3755","reason":"Features an ultra-compact scroll-scan design that takes up minimal desk space while still offering wireless copying and scanning.","fix":"Improve the sluggish print speed and low-yield cartridge capacity to handle higher print volumes."}]},"missedByModel":{"ChatGPT":[{"product":"HP DeskJet 4255e","reason":"cheap and has an ADF, but no auto duplex and ink economics are weak"},{"product":"Canon MegaTank PIXMA G3290","reason":"better long-term value than any cartridge model, but usually costs well over $100"}],"Claude":[{"product":"Epson EcoTank ET-2400","reason":"its refillable supertank slashes ink cost to near-zero, but the hardware almost always sits just above $100, disqualifying it on price"}],"Gemini":[{"product":"HP DeskJet 2855e","reason":"requires a mandatory internet connection, HP account setup, and blocks third-party ink cartridges under the HP+ ecosystem"},{"product":"Canon PIXMA TS3520","reason":"lacks automatic duplex printing and features a hard-to-read, non-backlit screen compared to the MG3620"}]}}