When you're comparing printers scanners, the key question is whether you want a new all-in-one that includes its ink supply or a refurbished high-speed workhorse that can chew through team printing. The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 and the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw sit at opposite ends of that trade-off.
Quick verdict
At $174.99, the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 is the better pick for a home or small office that wants new hardware, cartridge-free refills, and no ink purchases for years. At $239.99, the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is the choice for a busy workgroup that needs fast duplex printing, copying, and multiple network connections-and is comfortable with a professionally refurbished machine.
Price and feature comparison
| HP Smart Tank Plus 651 | HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $174.99 | $239.99 |
| Condition | New | Excellent - Refurbished |
| Listed print speed | 11 ppm black | Up to 70 ppm (General Office) |
| Connectivity | Wireless, USB 2.0 | Wireless, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, USB |
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner | Yes | Yes |
Where the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 wins
The Smart Tank Plus 651 offers new-in-box condition and includes three years of Original HP ink bottles in the box. That ink is enough for 8,000 color pages and 6,000 black pages, so you can print for a very long time without buying cartridges. Its $174.99 price is $65 less than the PageWide, and it still gives you wireless printing plus a scanner and fax. The listed 11 ppm black print speed is fine for everyday documents but not for high-volume output.
Where the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw wins
The PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is built for speed. Its listed print speed reaches up to 70 ppm in General Office mode, which dwarfs the Smart Tank's 11 ppm. It adds copying, an automatic document feeder, automatic two-sided printing, and a color touchscreen control panel. Connectivity covers wireless, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, and USB, so it can sit in a networked office. The catch is that it's a refurbished unit-described as Excellent condition-and it costs $239.99. If you don't need that speed or those office features, the extra $65 is hard to justify.
Product notes
HP Smart Tank Plus 651
For a low-stress printing setup, the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 gives you everything you need in the box at $174.99. The included three years of ink bottles means you're not shopping for cartridges after the first few months. It's a new printer with wireless and USB 2.0 connections, and it handles scanning and faxing alongside printing. If you print only a few pages a day, the 11 ppm black speed is perfectly adequate. The trade-off is that you won't print large jobs quickly, and if your volume ever spikes, this printer will feel slow. That makes it an easy recommendation for households that print a few pages each week.
HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw
At $239.99, the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is the clear pick for high-volume printing. The listed 70 ppm General Office speed, automatic document feeder, and automatic duplexing make it ideal for a shared office printer. It also copies, scans, and faxes, and connects over Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, and USB, so it can join an existing network easily. The biggest drawback is that it's sold as Excellent - Refurbished, which means you're not getting a brand-new machine. For a growing office with multiple users, that speed difference alone can justify the higher price.
Final choice by use case
Choose the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 if you want a new all-in-one with years of ink included and your printing stays in the casual range. It's the better value at $174.99 for most households. Choose the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw if your workgroup prints large jobs daily, needs fast duplexing and copying, and is comfortable with a refurbished machine at $239.99. The right choice depends on whether you'd rather save money upfront or save time on every print job.
