HP Tango X
£190 FROM HP, hp.com
At the slightly heavier end of the field, the Tango X weighs 3.4kg and is larger at 389x 246x91mm, though an integrated fabric cover disguises it when not in use. It’s the only model on test with no battery option and neither does it have USB. In fact it’s fully wireless, with setup and management performed via the HP Smart app. Wi-Fi Direct is supported for use away from a network. Of all the models here, it’s the most slick to use, with many features whizzed through in a couple of taps of the app, which also allows scanning via your iOS device.
It’s capable of borderless colour printing at up to 4800x1200 dpi and results are impressive. You get around 10ppm in mono and 7.5ppm in colour, and there are three basic hardware buttons for print, cancel and info commands.
The Smart app is very well put together, and HP offers an Instant Ink subscription service to deliver more ink when you run low.
VERDICT
Slick and powerful app Solid printing results Wi-Fi only connectivity No battery option