HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e vs HP Envy Inspire 7220e

Detailed Technical Comparison & Buying Guide

HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e

HP Envy Inspire 7220e

HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e

✅ Professional speed and double-sided scanning.

❌ Relatively loud during heavy print jobs.

HP Envy Inspire 7220e

✅ Dedicated photo tray is very convenient.

❌ Larger footprint than standard Envy models.

Feature	HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e	HP Envy Inspire 7220e
Print Technology	Thermal Inkjet	Thermal Inkjet
Colour Output	Colour (4 Individual Inks)	Colour
Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi	4800 x 1200 dpi
Black Print Speed (PPM)	22 ppm	15 ppm
Colour Print Speed (PPM)	18 ppm	10 ppm
First Page Out Time	9 sec	12 sec
Auto Double-Sided	Automatic (2-sided)	Automatic
Input Paper Capacity	250 Sheets	125 Sheets (Main), 15 (Photo)
Output Tray Capacity	60 Sheets	60 Sheets
Supported Paper Sizes	A4, A5, A6, B5, LGL	A4, A5, A6, B5, Envelopes
Paper Weight Support	60 to 280 g/m²	75 to 300 g/m²
Scanner Type	ADF, Flatbed	Flatbed
Scan Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi	1200 x 1200 dpi
Auto Document Feeder	35 Sheets (2-sided)	None
Copy Speed	Up to 21 cpm	Up to 13 cpm
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Self-healing Wi-Fi	Dual-band Self-healing
Ethernet Support	Yes (Ethernet)	No
USB Connectivity	USB 2.0, Host USB	USB 2.0
Mobile Printing Support	HP Smart App, AirPrint	HP Smart App
Display Panel	6.86 cm Colour Touchscreen	6.85 cm Colour Touchscreen
Monthly Duty Cycle	25,000 pages	1,000 pages
Ink/Cartridge System	HP 963 Series	HP 303 Series
Borderless Printing	Yes	Yes (up to 216x297mm)
Width	439.3 mm	460 mm
Depth	342.5 mm	383 mm
Height	278 mm	191 mm
Machine Weight	9.29 kg	6.91 kg
Energy Efficiency	EPEAT Silver	EPEAT Silver
Noise Level (dB)	54 dB(A)	54 dB(A)
Processor Speed	1.2 GHz	800 MHz
Internal Memory	512 MB	256 MB
Cloud Print Support	Dropbox, Google Drive	Google Drive, iCloud
Security Features	Encryption, Firewall	Privacy Separator
Compatible OS	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows 11, macOS 11+
Included in Box	Full Ink Set, Manual	Starter Ink, Setup Guide
Warranty Period	1 Year (HP+ 2 Years)	1 Year (HP+ 2 Years)
Recommended Use	Home Office / Small Biz	Premium Home & Photo

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⚖️ Expert Verdict

The Envy Inspire is for the family who loves printing holiday photos, while the OfficeJet Pro 9012e is for the parent who’s running a consultancy from the spare room. The 9012e is an absolute unit of productivity with its fast ADF and self-healing Wi-Fi. The Inspire is a bit more 'lifestyle,' but it can't match the 9012e's throughput. For a real home office workflow, the OfficeJet Pro 9012e is the clear winner for its speed and professional-grade scanning. It's just more 'sorted' for a heavy document load.

What Owners Are Saying?

HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e

Ralph ★★★★★

"Self-healing Wi-Fi is proper sorted. Haven't seen a 'printer offline' message since I bought it. Best bit of kit for a high-volume home office."

Matilda S. ★★★★☆

"ADF is a doddle for scanning."

Jude ★★★★★

"Instant Ink saves me a few quid every month and I never run out. Very sorted digital workflow for my consultancy. Highly recommended."

Chloe ★★★★☆

"Solid bit of kit."

HP Envy Inspire 7220e

Esme ★★★★★

"Dedicated photo tray is a massive win. Proper professional results at home."

Albie R. ★★★★☆

"Quiet mode is proper for late-night printing. No more waking up the flat-mates when I'm finishing a report at 1 AM. Very sorted bit of gear."

Jessica ★★★★☆

"Prints are sharp."

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