When you need one machine to print, scan, and copy at home, the choice often comes down to how much maintenance you want to take on. Here, two HP all-in-ones land near the same price point: the HP Smart Tank 6001 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer at $199.99 and the HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One Photo Printer and Scanner at $175.00. The Photosmart costs $24.99 less, but the Smart Tank includes up to two years of Original HP ink in the box. The real question is whether that included ink justifies the higher price for the way you print.
Quick verdict
If you want an all-in-one with the least immediate maintenance, the HP Smart Tank 6001 is the safer pick. If you're ready to handle some maintenance, the HP Photosmart 7520 is the more hands-on route.
Comparison
| Model | Price | Cost bar | Condition | Connectivity | Best for |
| HP Smart Tank 6001 | $199.99 | | New | Wireless, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 | Families who print often |
| HP Photosmart 7520 | $175.00 | | Used | Cable | Buyers comfortable with maintenance |
Where each product wins
The Smart Tank 6001 wins on speed and low-hassle setup. It prints black text at up to 12 ppm, which makes it a strong candidate for regular, high-volume use.
The Photosmart 7520 wins on photo focus and included accessories. It arrives with a new, unopened black ink cartridge, a setup guide, a data cable, and a power cord. Just be prepared to replace the print head and cartridge before making it your main printer-scanner.
Product notes
HP Smart Tank 6001 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer (2H0B9A)
This is the ink tank option. The Smart Tank 6001 is designed for high-volume family printing, with black print speeds up to 12 ppm and color up to 7 ppm. It's a scanner, copier, and printer in one, and the connectivity options include wireless, Bluetooth, HP Jetdirect, and USB 2.0. The highlight is the included Original HP ink-up to two years' worth-so you can print for a long stretch before buying more. Choose it if you want a machine with wireless placement freedom and no immediate maintenance. The main limitation is that it's built for volume, so if you print only occasionally, you may not use its main strength.
HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One Photo Printer and Scanner
This is the used option. It powers on, the scanner works, and it comes with a new, unopened black ink cartridge, a setup guide, a data cable, and a power cord. The catch is that the print head and cartridge likely need to be replaced, so set aside a little time and money before relying on it. Connectivity is via cable, which means it works best near a computer rather than as a network-shared device. The Photosmart is a color inkjet with scanning and copying built in, and the Photo Printer label points to its photo-friendly intent. Choose it if you want a color all-in-one and don't mind doing some maintenance. The limitation is the used condition, cable-only setup, and the possibility of extra replacement costs.
Final choice by use case
Choose the HP Smart Tank 6001 if your printing volume is high and you want minimal hands-on maintenance. It's the better all-around for a family that prints often.
Choose the HP Photosmart 7520 if you're willing to invest a little effort before it becomes your everyday printer-scanner.
