HP Sprocket Studio Plus Photo Printer vs Canon Selphy CP1500

Both are dye-sublimation 4x6 photo printers that produce dry, smudge-resistant prints. The Canon Selphy CP1500 is the better pick for most people: it prints a postcard in about 41 seconds, weighs 850 g, and has a long track record of reliable paper-and-ink packs. The HP Sprocket Studio Plus is larger at 2.54 lbs, needs AC power only, and its 3-out-of-5 rating from 14 owners is weaker. Choose the HP only if you want its app's collage, Photobooth and Photo ID tools and a slightly bigger print area.

• Choose the HP Sprocket Studio Plus if you want the Sprocket app's creative tools like collages, Photobooth and Photo ID, and you'll keep it plugged in on a desk.
• Choose the Canon Selphy CP1500 if you want faster prints, a lighter body and a proven paper-and-ink system from a brand with a long history in compact photo printers.