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HP

Mixed5/10

HP Inc., the PC and printer half of Hewlett-Packard after the company split in 2015.

Founded: 1939
From: United States
HQ: Palo Alto, United States
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Mostly China and Southeast Asia (contract manufacturers)
Also sold as: HP Inc, Hewlett-Packard, HP Inc., OMEN, HyperX

www.hp.com

Printer

Mixed5/10Mid-range

HP makes capable printers, but its business model leans heavily on ink: firmware has blocked third-party cartridges and several models require HP accounts or subscriptions. A 2025 US settlement let owners of some models decline those updates; LaserJets and Smart Tanks are the safer picks.

Good at

Huge range from DeskJet to LaserJet and Smart Tank
Good print quality and handy mobile/cloud features
Instant Ink can be cheap for steady, predictable printing

Weak at

Dynamic Security firmware can block non-HP cartridges
HP+ models need an HP account, internet and genuine ink
Instant Ink cartridges stop working if you cancel
High cost per page on cheap cartridge inkjets

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In United States: Faces ongoing litigation over firmware that blocks third-party ink; a 2025 settlement covered some models.

LaserJetOfficeJet ProEnvyDeskJetSmart TankInstant Ink

Best for: Light, regular printers happy on an ink subscription

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Printer brands in United States

HP is #4 of 5, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	BrotherJapan	8/10Good	Mid-range
2	CanonJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
3	EpsonJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
4	HPUnited States	5/10Mixed	Mid-range
5	XeroxUnited States	5/10Mixed	Mid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.