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Canon Selphy CP1500 — Dye-sub photo · 2023
Canon

Canon Selphy CP1500

Dye-sub photo · 2023

84
/ 100
From $149
VS
Canon Selphy CP1500 wins by 4
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Canon Selphy CP1500 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon Selphy CP1500 lands at 84 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts Canon Selphy CP1500 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon Selphy CP1500 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick HP LaserJet Tank 1005w if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Canon Selphy CP1500

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on quality (84 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

Canon Selphy CP1500

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on reliability (82 vs 78).

Value for money

Canon Selphy CP1500

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon Selphy CP1500 more score per dollar ($149 vs $239).

Canon Selphy CP1500 84
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

Canon Selphy CP1500
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

Canon Selphy CP1500 versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec Canon Selphy CP1500 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
Dye-sub photo
Mono laser refillable
Release year
2023
2023

Canon Selphy CP1500

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Canon Selphy CP1500 vs HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, Canon Selphy CP1500 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon Selphy CP1500 worth the price? +

At $149, Canon Selphy CP1500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Is HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon Selphy CP1500 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for quality, Canon Selphy CP1500 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on quality (84 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Canon Selphy CP1500 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on reliability (82 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.