Product comparison · 2 photo printers

Canon PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet vs HP Sprocket Studio

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 3identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet has 5 more print cartridges than the HP Sprocket Studio (6 vs 1). The Canon PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet has 44.9 dB more sound power level (printing) than the HP Sprocket Studio (50.5 dB vs 5.6 dB). The HP Sprocket Studio has 5.4 W more power consumption (printing) than the Canon PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet (19.4 W vs 14 W). Only the Canon PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet has PictBridge. Print technology: Inkjet on the Canon PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet, Dye-sublimation on the HP Sprocket Studio.

  • Print technology
    • PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet:Inkjet
    • Sprocket Studio:Dye-sublimation
  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • Sprocket Studio:300 x 300 DPI
  • Product colour
    • PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet:Black
    • Sprocket Studio:White
  • Number of print cartridges
    • PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet:6
    • Sprocket Studio:1
  • PictBridge
    • PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet:Yes
    • Sprocket Studio:No
  • Sound power level (printing)
    • PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet:50.5 dB
    • Sprocket Studio:5.6 dB
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet:14 W
    • Sprocket Studio:19.4 W
  • AC input frequency
    • PIXMA G550 photo printer Inkjet:50 - 60 Hz
    • Sprocket Studio:50/60 Hz

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65 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetDye-sublimation
Borderless printingYesYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Print speed (10x15 cm)Known for one47 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one3.9 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Number of print cartridgesDiffers61
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Grey, Magenta, Red, YellowCyan, Magenta, Yellow
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSnow
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThailand, South Korea
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProduct and associated accessories will be certified to the Technical Regulatory Standards of the country in which it is sold by HP (Product will not be certified for Bahrain, Cambodia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus, Serbia, Korea, Pakistan, Ukraine, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines,
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProduct and associated accessories will be certified to the Technical Regulatory Standards of the country in which it is sold by HP (Product will not be certified for Bahrain, Cambodia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus, Serbia, Korea, Pakistan, Ukraine, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines,
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one8" x 10" (20x25 cm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersGlossy paper, High resolution paper, Iron-On Transfers, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Rough paper, Semi-glossy paperPhoto paper
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneC5, Com-10, DL, MonarchUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one8.9x8.9, 10x15, 13x18, 20x25Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one3.5x3.5,5x7,7x10,8x10Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeDiffersYesNo
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Sound power level (printing)Differs50.5 dB5.6 dB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (printing)Differs14 W19.4 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 CatalinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 32 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers445 mm169 mm
DepthDiffers340 mm273 mm
HeightDiffers146 mm68 mm
WeightDiffers5.1 kg930 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiOS and Android sprocket app (ios App store, Google Play)
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Sprocket Studio; Power supply; Power cord; HP Sprocket Studio Ink and Photo Paper (10-count); Warranty Sheet; Regulatory Sheet; Setup guide
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid: 5.0 and above; iOS: compatible with iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone, 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad (6th generation), iPad Pro, 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad (5th generati
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal power supply (Class 1 with input functional ground); Power bank (External and optional): Li-Polymer external power bank. Charged by external power supply capable of delivering 24 Vdc/1.5 A.
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212108

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