Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

HP Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4 vs HP Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 50identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4:8 ppm
    • Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4:11 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4:11 ppm
    • Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4:8 ppm
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4:23 ppm
    • Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4:22 ppm
  • Total output capacity
    • Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4:15 sheets
    • Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4:20 sheets
  • Envelopes sizes
    • Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4:DL
    • Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4:10, DL
  • Internal memory
    • Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4:64 MB
    • Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4:128 MB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4:MMC, MS Duo, SD
    • Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4:MS Duo, SD
  • Display diagonal
    • Photosmart 5521 Thermal inkjet A4:6.73 cm (2.65")
    • Photosmart 6521 Thermal inkjet A4:8.76 cm (3.45")

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Comparison of 5521, 6521
101 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print resolution blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs8 ppm11 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs11 ppm8 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs23 ppm22 ppm
Copyingidentical
Copy speed (black, draft, A4)Known for one23 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (colour, draft, A4)Known for one22 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Scan toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-mail, Memory card
Output colour depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 bit
Featuresidentical
Digital senderKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total output capacityDiffers15 sheets20 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one80 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Iron-On Transfers, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Legal, Letter
Envelopes sizesDiffersDL10, DL
Photo paper sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x15 cm
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x6,5x7,8x10
Paper tray media weightKnown for one70 - 90 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, HP Auto Wireless Connect, HP ePrint
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS Duo, SDMS Duo, SD
Design1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.73 cm (2.65")8.76 cm (3.45")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs14.64 W18 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs1.54 W1.4 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.09 W0.11 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one14.64 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (ready)Known for one4.75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP SureSupplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows VistaWindows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Pro, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers436 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers324 mm552 mm
HeightDiffers144 mm160 mm
WeightDiffers5.05 kg6.2 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package heightDiffers408 mm468 mm
Package weightDiffers6.47 kg7.77 kg
Package widthKnown for one492 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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