When you're shopping for printers and scanners, the first decision is often budget. Two all-in-one inkjet printers sit at very different price points: the Workforce WF-2950 at $100.20 and the HP Smart Tank 7603 at $349.99. That $249.79 gap raises an obvious question: does the HP actually do that much more? Let's see what each delivers.
Quick verdict
For most home offices, the Workforce WF-2950 is the smarter buy. It costs far less and still gives you a 2.4-inch display, Wi-Fi Direct, an automatic document feeder, and a 5760 dpi print resolution. The HP Smart Tank 7603 offers the same core functions in a smaller body, but at a significantly higher price. If you have a strong preference for HP's Smart Tank series, the HP is a legitimate pick; otherwise, the Workforce is the one to get.
| Workforce WF-2950 | HP Smart Tank 7603 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.20 | $349.99 |
| Dimensions | 22.8 x 14.8 x 9.5 in (assembled) | 16.8 x 14.3 x 9.5 in |
| ADF | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi + Wi-Fi Direct | Wireless |
Where each product wins
- The Workforce WF-2950 wins for the lower of the two prices and for the clarity of its listed specs.
- The HP Smart Tank 7603 wins for the smaller of the two bodies and for mobile print convenience.
To simplify: the Workforce WF-2950 is the all-around pick for most people because it costs less and still offers the features that matter. The HP Smart Tank 7603 is the choice when desk space is tight and you want the Smart Tank system and mobile print to be front and center.
Product notes
Workforce WF-2950 All-In-One Wireless Color Printer with Scanner Copier and Fax
The reason to choose the Workforce WF-2950 is the combination of a low price and a genuinely useful feature set. You get a 2.4-inch display, Wi-Fi Direct, and a maximum print resolution of 5760 dpi-specs you'd expect on a pricier machine. It also runs on Windows and macOS, so it fits into most home offices without extra hassle.
The limitation is speed and size. Its copy speed is listed at 7 ppm, which is fine for occasional copying but could test your patience for longer jobs. And at 22.8 inches wide, it needs more desk space than the HP. If you have room and don't print in huge batches, these are easy trade-offs to accept.
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Inkjet Printer, Color Mobile Print, Copy, Scan
The HP Smart Tank 7603 makes sense if you want a more compact all-in-one with the Smart Tank design. It measures just 16.8 x 14.3 inches, so it slips into tighter spaces. The title also calls out "Color Mobile Print," making it easy to know that printing from your phone is a primary use case. The higher price goes into the Smart Tank system, which may appeal to you if you prefer that ecosystem.
The drawback is the cost. You're paying a lot more than the Workforce, yet the core functions-printing, copying, scanning, and faxing-are the same. The extra money buys the smaller footprint and the Smart Tank name. Unless that's exactly what you're after, the lower-priced option is hard to beat.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the Workforce WF-2950 if you want the lower-cost all-in-one and don't mind a larger footprint.
- Choose the HP Smart Tank 7603 if you prefer the compact Smart Tank design and want explicit mobile print support.
