Product comparison · 2 photo printers

HP Smart Tank 215 Printer vs HP Sprocket Plus Printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 6identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 90 sheets more total input capacity than the HP Sprocket Plus Printer (100 sheets vs 10 sheets). The HP Sprocket Plus Printer has 448 MB more internal memory than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (512 MB vs 64 MB). The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 292.1 mm more width than the HP Sprocket Plus Printer (434.1 mm vs 142 mm). Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has built-in display. Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has Wi-Fi.

  • Maximum resolution
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • Sprocket Plus Printer:313 x 400 DPI
  • Product colour
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Blue, White
    • Sprocket Plus Printer:Black
  • Built-in display
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Yes
    • Sprocket Plus Printer:No
  • Total input capacity
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:100 sheets
    • Sprocket Plus Printer:10 sheets
  • Wi-Fi
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Yes
    • Sprocket Plus Printer:No
  • Internal memory
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:64 MB
    • Sprocket Plus Printer:512 MB
  • Other operating systems supported
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:ChromeOS, Android, iOS
    • Sprocket Plus Printer:Android, iOS
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:-40 - 60 °C
    • Sprocket Plus Printer:-30 - 70 °C

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Comparison of Smart Tank 215 Printer, Sprocket Plus Printer
91 specifications
Printing1 differ
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)
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneDark surf blueUnknown — not stated by the source
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 displayDiffersYesNo
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one2.79 cm (1.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & office
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets10 sheets
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 handlingidentical
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 sizesKnown for one88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3" x 3.4" (5.8x8.6 cm)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB512 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.6 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.75 W
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 V
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 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 conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-30 - 70 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
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%
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 mm142 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm89 mm
HeightDiffers134.5 mm18 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source204 g
Packaging data3 differ
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers495 mm175 mm
Package depthDiffers478 mm115 mm
Package heightDiffers175 mm36 mm
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 g
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers353 kg481.35 g
Layers per palletDiffers5 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers65 pc(s)1350 pc(s)
Technical details1 differ
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers13 pc(s)90 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one980 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; Chrome OS; macOS 14 SonomaUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1219 x 1016 x 2390 mm1200 x 1000 x 1388 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1219.2 x 1016 x 2387.6 mm (48 x 40 x 94")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one352 kg (776 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212104Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 mAh

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