Product comparison · 2 photo printers

HP Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet vs HP Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer

Add a product
  • 34specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 7identical
  • 104known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:9600 x 2400 DPI
  • Print head nozzles
    • Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet:600 colour ink nozzles
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:720
  • Internal memory
    • Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet:32 MB
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:128 MB
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet:23 W
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:12.28 W
  • Acoustic power emissions
    • Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet:5.1 B(A) (active/printing)
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:6.7 B(A) (active/printing)
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet:15 - 35 °C
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:59 - 90 °F
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet:5 - 95%
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:15 - 80%
  • Weight
    • Photosmart A532 photo printer Inkjet:1.31 kg
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:7.6 kg

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of A532, Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer
138 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33, 32
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 ppm
Print head nozzlesDiffers600 colour ink nozzles720
Print speed (colour photo, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 ppm
Features2 differ
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCyan, Magenta, Photo black, Yellow
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm (2.4")
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22:1997+A1:2000+A2:2002/EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 CISPR 24:1997+A1:2001+A2:2002/EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 IEC 61000-3-2:2000+A1:2001+A2:2004/EN 61000-3-2:2000+A2:2005 IEC 61000-3-3:1994+A1:2001/EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 FCC Title 4Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 2 and Part 15, Class B [USA]; CISPR 22:2005 [International]; ANSI 63.4-2003 [USA]; CAN/CSA–CISPR 22:02 [Canada]; EN 55022:2006, Class B [European Union]; EN 61000-3-2:2006 [European Union]; EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005 [European Union]; AS/NZS CISP
SafetyDiffersIEC 60950-1:2001/EN60950-1:2001, IEC 60825-1 Ed. 1.2:2001/EN60825-1+A1:2002+A2:2001 (LED) AS/NZS 60950.1:2003 NOM 019-SCFI-1993, CNS14336:2004, GB4943:2001IEC 60950-1 First Edition (2001), national derivatives, associated voluntary and mandatory certifications: China (CCC), Russia (GOST), Taiwan (BSMI), Mexico (NOM), USA (CSA NRTL), Canada (CSA)
Product colourKnown for oneBlue, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 15
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 25
Maximum paper traysDiffers11 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray
Paper handling6 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, B6, B7
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndex card
Custom media sizesDiffers10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cmMain Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 216 x 1118 mm, Photo Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 100 x 150 mm
Duplex print optionsDiffersNone (not supported)Manual (driver support provided)
Paper handlingDiffers20-sheet 10 x 15 / 13 x 18 cm photo paper tray, 20-sheet output tray125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray, 50-sheet output tray
Paper handling standard/inputDiffers20-sheet input tray125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray
Recommended mediaDiffersHP Advanced Photo Paper: 10 x 15 cm and 13 x 18 cmHP Advanced Photo Paper
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain Tray: 60 - 252 Pho- Tray: 200 - 252
Standard media sizesDiffers10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cmA3 (297 x 420 mm), A3+ (330 x 482 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), B6 (125 x 178 mm), B7 (88 x 125 mm), C5 (162 x 229 mm, C6 (114 x 162 mm), JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm), JIS B6 (128 x 182 mm), JIS B7 (91 x 128 mm), 2L; Photo Tray: 100 x 148 mm, 10 x 15 cm, A
Maximum print sizeKnown for one5" x 7" (13x18 cm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for onePhoto paper, index cardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing sizesKnown for one10 x 15,13 x 18 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Export file formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG, TIFF, PNG
I/O portsDiffers1 USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specifications, 1 PictBridge, 2 memory card slots1 USB, 1 PictBridge, 3 Memory card slots
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB128 MB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCF, MS Duo, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs23 W12.28 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 W
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers5.1 B(A) (active/printing)6.7 B(A) (active/printing)
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; 512 MB RAM, 10 MB HD, Internet Explorer, USB; Windows XP Home (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP1) editions: Any Intel Pentium II, Intel Celeron, or 233 MHz compatible processor, 128 MB RAM; 10 MB HD, InterneWindows Vista: 1 GHz 32- or 64-bit processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5; Windows Vista Home: 512 MB RAM, other Windows Vista: 1 GB RAM, 1.5 GB HD free space, CD-ROM, Internet Explorer 6, USB; Microsoft Windows XP (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), Professional x64 (SP1) editions: 1 GHz 32- or 64-bit process
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 35 °C59 - 90 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 32 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.31 kg7.6 kg
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source580 x 427 x 181 mm
WidthKnown for one252 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one117 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one134 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersSoftware available for free download (not included)HP Photosmart Essential Software: ArcSoft Creative Project Templates for scrapbooking, photo albums, greeting cards and more.
Package weightDiffers2.16 kg10.9 kg
Package widthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one165 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one197 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 pc(s)
Other features6 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source580 x 389 x 181 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows XP Home (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP2); Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5
FunctionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColor printing
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3, A4, A5, A6, B5, B7, C5, C6, 76 x 127 to 330 x 483 mm
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source677 x 487 x 277 mm
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 50 watt AC adapter
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne integreated printhead assembly - designed to last the life of the printer. User installable and replacable.
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.1524 mm
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 cm (22.8")
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 cm (22.8")
Standard input traysDiffers11 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBluetooth (optional)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera phoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirect photo printing from camera phones with the optional HP bt500 Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter
Compatible ink types, suppliesDiffersDye-basedDye-based (photo black, colour), pigment-based (black)
Control panelDiffers6 front-panel buttons (Power, Menu, Left arrow, Print, Right arrow, Cancel); two LEDS (attention, Red-eye)6.1 cm colour graphics display; 15 buttons (On; Previous; Photosmart Express; OK; Red Eye Removal; Setup; Help; Zoom +; Zoom -; Left arrow, Right arrow, Up arrow, down arrow; Cancel). 4 LEDs (On LED; Memory Card Slot LED; Red Eye Removal LED; Attention LED).
Exifprint supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes, Version 2.2
Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 year(s)
JetDirect Compatible ProductsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 sheets
Maximum output capacity (photo paper)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum print lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1117 m
Maximum print length (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 in
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfeed
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain Tray: Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, 4 x 6 in, 4 x 12 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 12 x 12 in, B, 11 x 17 in, B+, 13 x 19 in, No. 10 envelopes; Photo Tray: 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain Tray: 60 to 252 g/m2; Photo Tray: 200 to 252 g/m2
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source486.9 x 277.1 x 676.9 mm (19.2 x 10.9 x 26.6")
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 kg (24 lbs)
Page yield identifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePSB8550
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1016 x 1219.2 x 2353 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1016 x 1219.2 x 2352.8 mm (40 x 48 x 92.6")
Pallet size (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 x 1200 x 2360 mm
Paper handling standard/outputDiffers20-sheet output tray50-sheet output tray
Photo proofsheets supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source< 31 ppm
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 to 24 lb Bond
SkewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.003 in
Skew (transparency)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.003 in
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 40 cards
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 40 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 25 cards
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical featuresDiffersPrint with or without borders 13 x 18 cm.Versatile photo and document printing up to A3+.
Video action printing supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Vivera inks supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 lb
Wireless option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More photo printer comparisons

All photo printer comparisons