Printing, scanning, and faxing from one machine is a common home-office need, and HP's Smart Tank lineup offers two approaches at very different prices. The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 and HP Smart Tank 7603 are both all-in-one color printers, but they target different budgets and everyday workloads. Here's how to decide which one fits your desk.
Quick verdict
Pick the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 if you want a lower upfront cost and a compact set of print/scan/fax functions with wireless and USB 2.0. Pick the HP Smart Tank 7603 if you need copy, scan, fax, and an automatic document feeder in one color all-in-one.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | HP Smart Tank Plus 651 | HP Smart Tank 7603 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 174.99 | USD 349.99 |
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| Functions covered | Print, scan, fax | Print, copy, scan, fax, ADF, wireless |
| Connectivity | Wireless, USB 2.0 | Wireless |
Where each product wins
- The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 takes the win on price and wired flexibility, with a clearly stated black print speed of 11 ppm and USB 2.0 alongside wireless.
- The HP Smart Tank 7603 wins on sheer all-in-one coverage, adding copy, an automatic document feeder, and wireless in a single color printer.
HP Smart Tank Plus 651
The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 is a cartridge-free tank printer that includes ink for up to 3 years in the box, rated for 8,000 color and 6,000 black pages. At USD 174.99, it's the lower-priced of the two. It offers a black print speed of 11 ppm, plus wireless and USB 2.0 connections, and its listed features center on scanning and faxing alongside printing. The trade-off is that the Plus 651 doesn't list a copy function or an automatic document feeder, so if you regularly need to make copies or feed stacks of originals, the 7603 is the more complete office machine.
HP Smart Tank 7603
The HP Smart Tank 7603 is listed as a print, copy, scan, fax, ADF, and wireless all-in-one, which means it covers more tasks in one pass than the Plus 651. Its USD 349.99 price reflects that expanded function set. The title specifically calls out color mobile print, and the listing includes physical dimensions of 16.83 x 14.33 x 9.46 inches, giving you a sense of its desktop footprint. The main hurdle is the higher price. If you rarely need copying or an ADF, you're paying a premium for capabilities you won't use.
Final choice by use case
If your workflow is mostly printing and scanning, the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 is the budget-conscious buy. If you need copy and ADF support for a more demanding home office, the HP Smart Tank 7603 is the more capable all-in-one.
