For home printing, the hardest part is often choosing between a small upfront price and a high-capacity refillable system. In the printers and scanners aisle, two wireless all-in-one models frame that decision clearly: the Canon PIXMA TS3722 and the HP Smart Tank Plus 651.
Quick verdict
If you print occasionally and want a compact, media-friendly all-in-one, the Canon PIXMA TS3722 is the sensible pick. If you print often and want a refillable tank that includes thousands of pages, the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 is worth the higher price.
Side-by-side comparison
| HP Smart Tank Plus 651 | Canon PIXMA TS3722 | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $174.99 | $35.20 |
| Connectivity | Wireless, USB 2.0 | Wireless |
| Ink system | Refillable tank with included bottles for 8,000 color and 6,000 black pages | 2-cartridge FINE Hybrid ink system |
| Listed all-in-one functions | Scanner, fax | Scanner |
| Color depth | 24 bit | 16 bit |
Where each printer wins
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 wins on high-volume printing. The included ink bottles in the box can cover 8,000 color pages and 6,000 black pages, so cartridge changes stop being a regular chore.
Canon PIXMA TS3722 wins on entry price and paper versatility. It costs a fraction of the HP, and its description highlights a hybrid ink system plus support for photo paper, envelopes, and borderless prints.
Product notes
HP Smart Tank Plus 651
If you're tired of replacing cartridges, this refillable ink tank keeps printing for 8,000 color pages and 6,000 black pages using the Original HP Ink bottles included in the box. The description says that can cover up to three years of typical home printing, making it a strong fit for daily homework, remote-office jobs, and anything that would otherwise eat through cartridges. It also lists fax and USB 2.0 in its all-in-one feature set. The trade-off is the purchase price: at $174.99, it asks for a much larger payment on day one than the Canon, so it makes the most sense when you expect enough output to use that included ink.
Canon PIXMA TS3722
The $35.20 asking price makes this compact inkjet the gentler starting point for occasional printing. Its description highlights a hybrid ink system with pigment black for sharp text and dye-based colors for vivid photos, and it can handle photo paper, envelopes, and borderless prints up to 8.5 x 14 inches. For a first printer, a dorm room, or a small office that only prints now and then, that paper flexibility at this price is easy to justify. The limit is on the high-volume side: it uses a 2-cartridge system rather than a refillable tank. Keep the Canon in mind when your printing stays light and your priorities are cost and versatility.
Final choice by use case
If you need an all-in-one for daily, high-volume printing, the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 is the better fit. If you want a compact printer for photos, envelopes, and light home-office jobs, the Canon PIXMA TS3722 is the more sensible route. For occasional home users, the Canon is the easy call; for heavy page counts, the HP's included ink makes the bigger price worthwhile.
