Canon Selphy CP1500
Dye-sub photo · 2023
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
Canon Selphy CP1500 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon Selphy CP1500 lands at 84 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the quality sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on quality (86 vs 84).
Speed
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the speed sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 80).
Reliability
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the reliability sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on reliability (86 vs 82).
Value for money
Canon Selphy CP1500Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon Selphy CP1500 more score per dollar ($149 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon Selphy CP1500 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dye-sub photo | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Speed | — | 20 ipm |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
| ADF | — | Yes |
Canon Selphy CP1500
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
FAQ: Canon Selphy CP1500 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Which is better, Canon Selphy CP1500 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
Does Canon Selphy CP1500 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for speed, Canon Selphy CP1500 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.