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Color Laser Printers: Ratings of Sources

Total of 14 Sources

For an explanation of how we rank reviews, see our ratings criteria page.

1. PCMag.com
As of Dec. 2011
Laser Printer Reviews
by M. David Stone
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentPCMag.com is a prolific reviewer of color laser printers. The reviews are balanced, comparative and thorough. Detailed benchmark results show comparative speeds. Reviews are excellent, but they lack the wonderful print enlargements that PCMag.com used to provide for all printers. Readers must rely on M. David Stone's visual evaluation without that aid. Each printer is rated, allowing for manual comparison as there is no comparison chart or feature.
2. PC World
Sept. 28, 2011
Top 10 Color Laser Printers
by Melissa Riofrio
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentMelissa Riofrio ranks 10 color laser printers in this chart with summaries of each review and links to the full reviews and test reports. Individual reviews are not comparative and are largely descriptive. Text and image quality is described but not shown. However, testing is very good, and the test reports provide a basis for comparison. Reliability information is also charted, but it applies to brands, not models, and some of the information is dated
3. TopTenReviews.com
As of Dec. 2011
2012 Laser Printer Product Comparisons
by Editors of TopTenReviews
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe editors at TopTenReviews apply stringent testing methods in their investigation of color laser printers. Awarding marks in the categories of printing, feature set and display, they provide detailed evaluations of 41 laser printers as well as a comparison chart across all the models. Their top 10 printers are primarily color laser printers, with no one manufacturer dominating the list although Brother makes a strong showing with three models making the cut.
4. PC Advisor
As of Dec. 2011
Color Laser Printer Reviews
by Editors of PC Advisor
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentReviews at the UK website PC Advisor are written by the same people as those from PC World, a sister publication on this side of the ocean, and the reviews are sometimes, but not always, exactly the same. Write-ups are short and offer little direct comparison, but each color laser printer is assigned an overall rating and subcategory ratings. Build quality is one of the subcategories; that's an important buying consideration rarely addressed in reviews from other sources. Not all reviewed laser printers are available in the United States.
5. PC Pro
As of Dec. 2011
Printers
by Dave Stevenson and Dave Mitchell
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBritish magazine PC Pro reviews color laser printers with about the same frequency as other computer magazines. The reviews are comparative, but they're less comprehensive and minimally documented. Dave Stevenson and Dave Mitchell appear to be using the manufacturers' ratings for pages per cartridge to evaluate cost of use. Not all models are available in the U.S.
6. TrustedReviews.com
Sept. 26, 2011
Best Printers 2011
by David Gilbert
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentU.K. website TrustedReviews.com is one of the most prolific reviewers of printers, including this list of 10 best color laser printers in the last year. Testing is limited, however, and no proof of text or graphics quality is provided. Speed is measured and cost-of-use is reported, but we aren't certain if David Gilbert attempts to calculate the figures himself or uses the manufacturers' claims. The reviews are balanced, occasionally comparative, objective and performance-oriented. Some recommended models are not sold in the U.S.
7. Macworld
April 29, 2011
Top-Rated Color Laser Printers
by Jackie Dove
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis review lists Macworld's choice for the top nine color laser printers. All are rated highly and, except for occasional speed comparisons, reviewers provide no distinctions for readers. The reviews are not Mac-centric and are of equal use to anyone shopping for a color laser printer, as testing is done with an Intel-based Macintosh.
8. ITReviews.com
As of Dec. 2011
Inkjet Printer and Laser Printer Reviews
by Editors of IT Reviews
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe U.K. website IT Reviews provides a steady flow of individual laser printer reviews. The reviews are short and non-comparative, and products aren't rated or ranked. Yet this is an exceptional secondary source for information because other reviews don't state the true resolution of each printer. IT Reviews typically does, and this specification makes a huge difference in fine-print quality. Most reviewers either don't mention resolution or use the manufacturers' software-enhanced figures. Not all reviewed laser printers are available in the United States.
9. PrinterShowcase.com
As of Dec. 2011
Color Laser Printer Reviews
by Editors of PrinterShowcase.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAn online retailer, PrinterShowcase.com reviews printers it sells. Consumers should keep that in mind when considering the site's recommendations. Still, the editors seem to make an effort to be objective, rating the printers on setup, print quality, speed, paper handling, supplies and service/reliability. Some listed reviews are more complete than others.
10. TechRadar.com
Nov. 16, 2011
Best Printer 2011: 15 Top Inkjet and Laser Printers
by Rod Lawton and Ian Osborne
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis UK-based site provides brief reviews of its top-rated laser printers, though more extensive reviews are available for a few printers. The Xerox Phaser 6125 and the Brother HL-4150CDN are the only dedicated color laser printers in the list.
11. Expert Reviews
As of Dec. 2011
Color Laser Printer Reviews
by Editors of Expert reviews
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe U.K.'s Expert Reviews evaluates a few laser printers each year. Five color laser printers -- Xerox Phaser 6280N, Epson Aculaser C2800N, Lexmark C530dn, Brother HL-4050CDN, and HP Color LaserJet 3600 -- gained full 5-star ratings. Generally, the site's reviews are concise and substantive. Comparisons are relevant and reviews are productive, and descriptions of text and image quality are detailed. Not all reviewed laser printers are available in the United States.
12. About.com (Canada)
As of Dec. 2011
Top 6 Color Laser Printers
by Susan Ward
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentSusan Ward presents her top six color laser printer picks for small businesses. The reviews are brief and cursory, focusing on the physical characteristics and speed of each printer rather than the quality of its output. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
13. GoodGearGuide.com
As of Dec. 2011
Color Laser Printers
by Editors of Good Gear Guide
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAustralian PC World and sister publication Good Gear Guide regularly review color laser printers. The reviews are uneven, and some are very short. The PC World reviews by Robin Morris are productively comparative, but other reviews aren't. In all reviews, features garner the bulk of reviewer attention. With multiple reviewers and a narrow range of ratings, no color laser printers reviewed by these publications stand out against the competition.
14. Amazon.com
As of Dec. 2011
Color Laser Printers
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentOnly a few color laser printer models get more than 30 user reviews and 3.5 stars or higher on Amazon.com. This site, however, can be useful for finding common complaints with specific models. Brother printers are the most reviewed laser printers.
     
 

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