Product comparison · 2 photo printers

Epson Expression Photo XP-55 vs HP Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 4identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album has 25 s more time to first page (colour, normal) than the Epson Expression Photo XP-55 (40 s vs 15 s). The Epson Expression Photo XP-55 has 90 sheets more total input capacity than the HP Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album (100 sheets vs 10 sheets). The Epson Expression Photo XP-55 has 3.09 W more power consumption (printing) than the HP Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album (19 W vs 15.91 W). Only the HP Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album has direct printing. Only the Epson Expression Photo XP-55 has PictBridge.

  • Print technology
    • Expression Photo XP-55:Inkjet
    • Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album:ZINK (Zero ink)
  • Maximum resolution
    • Expression Photo XP-55:5760 x 1440 DPI
    • Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album:313 x 400 DPI
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • Expression Photo XP-55:15 s
    • Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album:40 s
  • Product colour
    • Expression Photo XP-55:White
    • Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album:Red
  • Total input capacity
    • Expression Photo XP-55:100 sheets
    • Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album:10 sheets
  • Maximum print size
    • Expression Photo XP-55:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
    • Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album:2" x 3" (5x7.6 cm)
  • Direct printing
    • Expression Photo XP-55:No
    • Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album:Yes
  • PictBridge
    • Expression Photo XP-55:Yes
    • Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album:No

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Comparison of Expression Photo XP-55, Sprocket + Sprocket Red & Black Album
89 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetZINK (Zero ink)
Borderless printingYesYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI313 x 400 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs15 s40 s
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one32 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one32 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one180 Nozzles Black, 180 Nozzles per ColorUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourDiffersWhiteRed
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayNoNo
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets10 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 (210 x 297 mm)2" x 3" (5x7.6 cm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — 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
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLetter, LegalUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for one10, DL, C6Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing sizesKnown for one10 x 15,13 x 18,16 x 9Unknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA4, A5, A6, Legal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15,13x18 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one10x15"Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Direct printingDiffersNoYes
PictBridgeDiffersYesNo
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB, WiFi, EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Epson Connect, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote PrintUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one39 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersACBattery
Power consumption (printing)Differs19 W15.91 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one1.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 W
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 V
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers338 mm116 mm
HeightDiffers141 mm23 mm
WeightDiffers5.04 kg172 g
Packaging data4 differ
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Easy Photo Print, Epson Print CDUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers425 mm96 mm
Package depthDiffers475 mm147 mm
Package heightDiffers220 mm37 mm
Package weightDiffers6.46 kg244 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.13 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one18 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.13 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Safety warningKnown for oneContains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains S186260. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Always follow the information on the product label.Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneIndividual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Software (CD)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesCharging, Power
Print headKnown for oneEpson Micro PiezoTM print headUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink dropKnown for one1.5 pl, With Variable-Sized Droplet TechnologyUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneClariaTM Photo HD InkUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Printer featuresKnown for onePictBridge, Red eye removal, Photo EnhanceUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 mAh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 70%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%

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