Which is better for double-sided printing?

The Smart Tank 6001. It has automatic duplex printing, so it flips pages itself. The 5102 only does manual duplex, where the driver tells you to reinsert the pages.

Is the 6001 worth the extra $9?

Yes for most homes. At $175.08 versus $165.98 at eBay as of November 6, 2026, the 6001 adds automatic duplex, a 150-sheet tray, and faster color prints.

Which prints color faster?

The 6001, at up to 7 ppm color versus 5 ppm on the 5102. Black speed is the same on both at up to 12 ppm.

How much ink comes in the box?

HP rates the 5102 at up to 2 years of ink. HP rates the 6001 at up to 8,000 color or 6,000 black pages from the included bottles.

The 5102. It is 434.7 mm wide and weighs 5.03 kg. The 6001 is 16.83 in wide and weighs 6.38 kg.

Do either have an automatic document feeder?

No. Both are flatbed scan and copy machines, so you place each page on the glass by hand.

HP Smart Tank 5102 vs HP Smart Tank 6001 All-in-One Printer

Buy the Smart Tank 6001 if you print two-sided documents or want faster color pages. It adds automatic duplex printing, a 150-sheet tray, and 7 ppm color versus 5 ppm on the 5102. The 5102 is the cheaper pick at $165.98 at eBay as of November 6, 2026, against $175.08 at eBay for the 6001. That $9 gap is small, so most shoppers should take the 6001 unless the smaller footprint matters.

Today the HP Smart Tank 5102 costs $9.10 less at its best price.

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