Product comparison · 2 photo printers

HP Smart Tank 215 Printer vs HP Sprocket Photo Printer

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 4identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Sprocket Photo Printer has 448 MB more internal memory than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (512 MB vs 64 MB). The HP Sprocket Photo Printer has 448 MB more maximum internal memory than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (512 MB vs 64 MB). The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 359.1 mm more width than the HP Sprocket Photo Printer (434.1 mm vs 75 mm). Maximum resolution: 4800 x 1200 DPI on the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer, 313 x 400 DPI on the HP Sprocket Photo Printer. Product colour: Blue, White on the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer, White on the HP Sprocket Photo Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • Sprocket Photo Printer:313 x 400 DPI
  • Product colour
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Blue, White
    • Sprocket Photo Printer:White
  • Colour name
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Dark surf blue
    • Sprocket Photo Printer:White
  • HP segment
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Home, Home office
    • Sprocket Photo Printer:Home
  • Custom media sizes
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm
    • Sprocket Photo Printer:5.0 x 7.6 cm
  • Internal memory
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:64 MB
    • Sprocket Photo Printer:512 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:64 MB
    • Sprocket Photo Printer:512 MB
  • Other operating systems supported
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:ChromeOS, Android, iOS
    • Sprocket Photo Printer:Android, iOS

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Comparison of Smart Tank 215 Printer, Sprocket Photo Printer
90 specifications
Printing1 differ
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 DPI313 x 400 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one21 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one22 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one16 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceZINK (Zero ink)
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite
Colour nameDiffersDark surf blueWhite
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URFUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one2.79 cm (1.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeButtonsButtons
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one3000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneEN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; EN 55024:2010+A1:2015; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneEN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; EN 55024:2010+A1:2015; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019Unknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentDiffersHome, Home officeHome
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & office
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam, South Korea
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Total output capacityKnown for one30 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityKnown for one30 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for onePlain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, EnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, 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 oneLegalUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesDiffers88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm5.0 x 7.6 cm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2" x 3" (5x7.6 cm)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB512 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 MB512 MB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.4 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.07 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one1.33 WUnknown — 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
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 W
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one199896172165, 199896172172, 199896172189Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(AC8) 199896172165; (AKH) 199896172172; (AKY) 199896172189Unknown — not stated by the source
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedDiffersChromeOS, Android, iOSAndroid, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-30 - 70 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C15 - 32 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 70%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one45% post-consumer recycled plastic; Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; EPEAT registeredUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers434.1 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm116 mm
HeightDiffers134.5 mm23 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source172 g
Packaging data3 differ
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers495 mm147 mm
Package depthDiffers478 mm97 mm
Package heightDiffers175 mm38 mm
Battery includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiOS and Android sprocket app (ios App store, Google Play)
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 g
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers353 kg489 kg
Layers per palletDiffers5 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers65 pc(s)1440 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8443321040
Technical details1 differ
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers13 pc(s)240 pc(s)
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Sprocket Photo Printer; Setup card; HP ZINK Sticky-Backed Photo Paper (10-sheets); Micro USB Cable, Regulatory Sheet.
Other features7 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one980 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; Chrome OS; macOS 14 SonomaAndroid: 4.4 above / iOS: 8.0 above
Power supply typeDiffersInternalLi-Polymer 7.4 V – 2 Cell, 500 mAh Internal Battery
Envelope feederNoNo
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1219 x 1016 x 2390 mm1100 x 1100 x 1200 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1219.2 x 1016 x 2387.6 mm (48 x 40 x 94")1099.8 x 1099.8 x 1198.9 mm (43.3 x 43.3 x 47.2")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs352 kg (776 lbs)488 kg (1075.8 lbs)
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers20 - 80%5 - 70%
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210443212108

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