Compare Canon Pixma TS3720 vs HP Smart Tank 5108
In this technical comparison between the Canon Pixma TS3720 and the HP Smart Tank 5108, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $60 - $80 USD and Approximately $170 - $210 USD.
| Specifications |
Canon Pixma TS3720 |
HP Smart Tank 5108 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | July 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Inkjet (FINE Hybrid Ink System) | HP Thermal Inkjet (Refillable Ink Tank) |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color & Monochrome |
| Print speed | 7.7 ipm (Mono) / 4.0 ipm (Color) | Up to 12.0 ipm (Mono) / 5.0 ipm (Color); Draft speeds up to 22 ppm (Mono) |
| Resolution | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi | Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi | Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Yes (Manual Only – driver support provided) |
| Max paper size | Legal (8.5" x 14") | A4, Letter, Legal (8.5 x 14 in) |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed (CIS) |
| Scan resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi (Optical) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Approx. 3.0 ipm (Color); First copy out in ~28 seconds | Up to 10 cpm (Mono) / 2 cpm (Color) --- Copy Settings: Reduce/Enlarge via HP Smart App; Up to 99 copies |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | 2-Cartridge System (PG-275 Pigment Black & CL-276 Dye Color) | HP GT53XL (Black) and HP GT52 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Standard: ~100 pages | XL: ~300-400 pages (Black) / ~300 pages (Color) | Black: ~6,000 pages | Color: ~6,000 pages (included set) |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK using a tri-color cartridge) | 4 Colors (CMYK) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | 60 Sheets (Rear tray) | Up to 100 sheets |
| Output tray capacity | typically ~25-30 sheets | Up to 30 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Magnetic Photo Paper, Restickable Photo Paper | Plain paper, Matte/Glossy Brochure paper, Photo papers, Envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5.0GHz), Wi-Fi Direct | Yes, built-in Self-healing Wi-Fi (2.4G), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PIXMA Cloud Link | HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, HP Print Service Plugin (Android) |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | 1.5" Segment LCD (Monochrome) | 1.2-inch iCON LCD (33 segments) |
| Buttons | Physical buttons for Power, Setup, Wi-Fi, Color Copy, Black Copy, and Stop | "Smart" contextual buttons (Power, ID Copy, Color Copy, Black Copy, Wi-Fi, Info, Resume, Cancel) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | ~8W (Copying) | ~1.3W (Standby) | ~0.3W (Off) | Ready: 3.02W | Sleep: 1.10W | Off: 0.11W |
| Noise level | Approx. 48.0 dB(A) (Quiet Mode available) | Approx. 56.8 dB(A) (Acoustic Pressure) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 437 mm (W) x 328 mm (D) x 147 mm (H) | 434.7 mm (W) x 361.5 mm (D) x 157.3 mm (H) |
| Weight | 3.9 kg (8.7 lbs) | 5.03 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | PIXMA TS3720 Printer, Starter Ink Cartridges (PG-275/CL-276), Power Cord, 3 sheets of 4x6 Photo Paper. | HP Smart Tank 5108, HP GT53XL Black bottle, HP GT52 CMY bottles, Power cord, Setup guide. |
| Price | Approximately $60 - $80 USD | Approximately $170 - $210 USD |
| Full Details | Pixma TS3720 - Full Specifications | Smart Tank 5108 - Full Specifications |