For a reliable yet affordable all-in-one photo printer, HP Envy 5660 and HP Envy 7640 indeed makes excellent feasible choices. Both models are viable for a budget of about a hundred bucks. So, they will not break the bank. Howsoever, HP Envy 7640 is a little bit pricier compared to HP Envy 5660, but they seem to have a lot of things in common. So, does HP Envy 7640 make a better value for the money than HP Envy 5660? Which is the printer that you should get? To answer your questions, read the article below!
If you put the two models side by side, you can then notice that they actually have similar widths and depths. However, HP Envy 7640 is a thud taller, due to having the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for the scanner. Then, as the effect, HP Envy7640 also features a 25-sheet ADF tray. The ADF will automatically insert each sheet into the scanner, allowing you to do something else while waiting for the scanning process to finish. Each of the two models comes with a 125-sheet input tray, a 15-sheet photo tray, and a 25-sheet output tray. In addition, HP Envy 7640 comes with a larger display. The 3.5” color touchscreen makes control and operation very easy and intuitive. HP Envy 5660’s touchscreen is only 2.65”, and the model is without the ADF.
Another thing to note is about the networking capabilities. Both HP Envy 5660 and HP Envy 7640 are equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect them to your network wirelessly, as well as to perform mobile or wireless printing. However, if you prefer to use the more reliable cable connection to connect your printer to the network, HP Envy 7640 is more suitable. Unlike HP Envy 5660, it also comes with the Ethernet connectivity. Last but not least, HP Envy 7640 also has built-in fax functionality.
About the performance, these two models are identical. They have similar maximum print quality and scan resolution. They both are able to print at 14 ISO ppm for black, 9 ISO ppm for color. Their scanners have 1200 dpi optical resolution. HP Envy 5660 and HP Envy 7640 are suitable for 300-400 monthly pages.
HP Envy 5660 vs 7640
HP Envy 7640 makes an excellent value due to the ADF. If you are going to use the scanner often, the ADF will save lots of your time. HP Envy 7640 should also be your choice if you need the Ethernet connectivity or the fax functionality. However, if you don’t need any of those three features, you can instead choose HP Envy 5660, which is cheaper, yet with similar performance and quality.
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