Which is better for high-volume printing?

The Smart Tank 5102. Its recommended volume is 400 to 800 pages a month and its duty cycle is 3,000 pages, versus 1,000 pages for the Envy. The included ink also keeps cost per page low.

Which is cheaper to run?

The Smart Tank 5102 over time. Tanks refill cheaply and two years of ink are included. The Envy uses a single multicolor cartridge and pushes Instant Ink, which charges a monthly fee after 3 months unless you cancel.

Does the Envy 6555e print double-sided automatically?

Yes. The Envy has automatic two-sided printing. The Smart Tank 5102 requires you to flip the page yourself when the driver prompts.

Is the Envy 6555e worth the lower price?

Yes if you print light volume and value the touchscreen, document feeder and auto duplex. Its 1,000-page duty cycle and cartridge costs make it a poor fit for heavy printing.

Which has the better scanner?

The Envy has a 35-sheet automatic document feeder, which the Smart Tank lacks. But shoppers report the Envy's scanner is low resolution and error-prone, so check flatbed quality for photo scanning.

Black is close: 12 ppm on the Smart Tank versus 10 ppm on the Envy. Color favors the Envy at 7 ppm versus 5 ppm.

HP Smart Tank 5102 vs HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer

Buy the Envy 6555e if you print a few pages a week and want auto duplex, an auto document feeder and a touchscreen for $78.32 at eBay as of November 6, 2026. Buy the Smart Tank 5102 if you print hundreds of pages a month and want ink included in the box rather than a subscription; it costs $165.98 at eBay as of November 6, 2026. The Envy is roughly half the price up front, but its two-cartridge setup and Instant Ink push cost more per page over time.

Today the HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer costs $56.99 less at its best price.

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