1. Canon
Best Overall VersatilityOur all-around choice for strong photo and color output combined with capable home-office and small-office options.
Printer Comparisons
HP vs Canon
Brother vs HP
Three leading printer brands compared for print quality, speed, running costs, scanning, wireless printing, home use, business use and overall value.
#1 OVERALL CHOICE
Canon
9.8OVERALL SCORE / 10Overall Rankings
2. Brother
Best Document & Office ChoiceAn outstanding document-focused choice, especially for fast laser printing, high page yields and heavier office workloads.
3. HP
Best Broad Home & Office LineupA versatile option spanning home inkjets, office printers and LaserJet systems with strong mobile-printing convenience.
Feature Comparison
| Category | Canon | Brother | HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document quality | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★+ | ★★★★★ |
| Photo / color quality | ★★★★★+ | ★★★★ | ★★★★½ |
| Print speed | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★+ | ★★★★★ |
| High-volume documents | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★+ | ★★★★★ |
| Running-cost options | ★★★★★+ | ★★★★★+ | ★★★★★ |
| Wireless / mobile | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★+ |
| Home use | ★★★★★+ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★+ |
| Business use | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★+ | ★★★★★ |
| Overall score | 9.8/10 | 9.7/10 | 9.6/10 |
Head-to-Head Matchups
HP vs Canon
Canon gets our overall edge for mixed home use, particularly where photo and color output matter. HP remains a strong general-purpose home and office alternative.
- Canon is especially strong for photo printing
- Canon offers cartridge, MegaTank and laser choices
- HP offers a broad home and office lineup
- RBT winner: Canon — 9.8/10
Brother vs HP
Brother gets our edge for document-heavy offices. HP is attractive when broad product choice and everyday convenience matter more.
- Brother is particularly strong in office laser printing
- Brother emphasizes fast document output and high page yields
- HP covers many home and business categories
- RBT winner: Brother — 9.7/10
Choosing the right printer: Choose Canon for photo quality and mixed home-office versatility; Brother for fast, document-heavy office printing; and HP for a broad selection of convenient home and office printers.
RBT's #1 Overall Printer Brand: Canon
Canon earns our top editorial position for its balance of photo and color output, document capability and lineup versatility.
9.8/10