Choosing between the HP Smart Tank 6001 and the Canon PIXMA TS3722 is really a question of how you want to pay for printing. The HP is a $199.99 high-capacity ink tank machine that ships with up to two years of Original HP ink in the box. The Canon is a $35.20 wireless all-in-one that keeps the entry cost low but doesn't come with the same ink reserve. If you print regularly, the HP's higher upfront price can pay off in fewer ink refills. If you print only once in a while, the Canon covers the basics without a big initial outlay.
Quick Verdict
Choose the HP Smart Tank 6001 if you print regularly and want a machine that can keep up with higher-volume home printing. Choose the Canon PIXMA TS3722 if you need a basic wireless all-in-one for occasional use and want to keep your upfront spending minimal.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| HP Smart Tank 6001 | Canon PIXMA TS3722 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $35.20 |
| Connectivity | Wireless, Bluetooth, HP Jetdirect, USB 2.0 | Wireless |
| Color Depth | 24 Bit | 16 Bit |
| Ink System | High-capacity ink tank with up to two years of HP ink included | 2-cartridge FINE hybrid ink system |
| All-in-One Features | Print, scan, copy, duplex, networkable, portable | Print, scan, copy |
Where Each Printer Wins
HP Smart Tank 6001 wins on long-term value: it combines a high-capacity ink tank system with broad connectivity and faster black print speed. Canon PIXMA TS3722 wins on upfront cost and compact flexibility for light-duty printing.
Product Notes
Hewlett Packard Smart Tank 6001 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer (2H0B9A
Step up to this $199.99 all-in-one if you want a printer that can handle a family's worth of pages without constantly buying cartridges. The Smart Tank 6001 comes with up to two years of Original HP ink in the box, so the high upfront cost buys you serious printing volume. It also offers wireless, Bluetooth, HP Jetdirect, and USB 2.0 connectivity, along with 24-bit color depth. The main limitation: you need to print enough to justify the higher price. If your usage is light, the included ink might go to waste, and the large tank design won't save you money over a cheap cartridge printer.
Canon PIXMA TS3722 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer for Home Office
At $35.20, the Canon PIXMA TS3722 is an easy way to add printing, scanning, and copying to a home office without a big budget. It works with a variety of media, including photo paper, envelopes, borderless photos, and banners, thanks to a hybrid ink system with pigment black for sharp text and dye-based colors for vivid images. The compact size makes it easy to fit in a small workspace. But the lower price comes with trade-offs: it uses a 2-cartridge FINE hybrid ink system rather than a tank system, so the per-page cost may be higher if you print a lot. If you print infrequently, the Canon's low entry cost may be all you need.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the HP Smart Tank 6001 if your printing volume is high enough to benefit from an ink tank system with bundled ink. Pick the Canon PIXMA TS3722 if you print a little and want the smallest possible initial expense.
