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HP OfficeJet 3831 vs HP OfficeJet 5230

    HP OfficeJet 3831 Multifunction Printer
    HP OfficeJet 3831
      17.52 in
      5.04 in
      HP OfficeJet 5230 Multifunction Printer
      HP OfficeJet 5230
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      The low-price, entry-level HP OfficeJet 3830 prints well and at reasonable running costs—when you sign up for HP's Instant Ink subscription program—but you give up some features and functionality for the savings.Read more
      Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – HP OfficeJet 3830PerformanceDesignValueHP OfficeJet 3830 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09Expert RatingThe HP OfficeJet 3830 is a great entry level printer that has a decent standard sheet capacity of 60 sheets. This best selling printer has a flat bed design for scanning and copying, and its built-in faxing functionality allows for the storage of incoming faxes even after paper runs out. The printer can store up to 99 pages of fax in memory, and […]Read more
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      1 editorial reviews
      The HP OfficeJet 250 mobile all-in-one printer is designed to be very portable so you can bring it around with you when traveling for business. It has a removabl...Read more
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      User rating
      42
      4.1 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		23 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      45
      3.9 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
      		8 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Copieryesyes
      Scanneryesyes
      Faxyesyes

      Dimensions

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Weight12.37 lb11.93 lb

      Design

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Colour of productWhiteBlack

      Technical details

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Color technologyInkjetInkjet
      Memory capacity512.0 mB256.0 mB

      Display

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Displayyesyes
      Touchscreenyesyes

      Printer

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Colour printeryesyes
      Color print speed6.0 ppm17.0 ppm

      Copier

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Maximum copying speed7.0 pages/min8.0 pages/min

      Fax

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Document memory50.0 sheets100.0 sheets

      Paper handling

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Media supported
      • A4
      • A6
      • B5
      • Photo
      • A4
      • A5
      • A6
      • Letter
      • B5
      Feeder capacity6025
      Tray capacity60.0 sheets100.0 sheets

      Connectivity

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Interfaces
      • Network
      • USB
      • Wireless network
      • Network
      • USB
      • Wireless network
      • Bluetooth
      Communication protocol
      • AirPrint
      • PCL 3GUI
      • AirPrint
      • PCL 3

      Power

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      Power consumption (standby)0.1 W3.75 W

      Certifications

      HP OfficeJet 3831HP OfficeJet 3831
      HP OfficeJet 5230HP OfficeJet 5230
      EnergyStaryesyes

      Pros & Cons

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