alaTest Sites
About alaTest
Connect with alaTest
alaTest, All about reviews. © 2005-2025 ICSS AB. All rights reserved. Privacy & Terms
1562 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1562 reviews of Canon Pixma MP495. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the print quality and design. The performance and price also get good opinions, whereas the ink consumption and paper handling get less positive opinions. Views about the durability and reliability are mixed.
usability, price, performance, design, print quality
noise, paper handling, ink consumption
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Canon Pixma MP495 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Canon Pixma MP495 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the reliability and design are generally positive. The price and performance are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed comments about the noise.
usability, performance, price, design, reliability
88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 497 user reviews of Canon Pixma MP495 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the print quality and design. The performance and price also get good feedback. There are some negative reviews about the ink consumption and paper handling.
usability, price, performance, design, print quality
noise, reliability, durability, paper handling, ink consumption
77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Canon Pixma MP495 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Many are negative about the price.
price
0% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)
A good entry-level all-in-one, but with no memory card slots or camera connection. It does have Wi-Fi, though.
Good value, Decent speed, Not the cheapest running costs around
No memory card slot or PictBridge, Some quality niggles with image printing
Expert review by : Matthew Richards (techradar.com)
What price Wi-Fi printing? Canon's new MP495 cuts a few corners to reduce the cost
Wi-Fi connectivity is a bonus at the price ; Dual cartridge system makes for simpler stocking of replacements ; Very compact and fairly quiet in operation ; Simple to use in both standalone and computer-connected or Wi-Fi print modes ; All-black finish...
No PictBridge port or card reader slots for direct printing ; No LCD menu screen for advanced standalone print settings ; Running costs with dual cartridge system can be expensive ; Wi-Fi set-up can only be carried out via a connected computer rather...
Tech Specs Product TypeInkjet Multifunction Printer Maximum Photo Print Speed41 Second Green CompliantYes Wireless LANYes Display Screen TypeLED --> Standard Input Media Capacity100 sheets USBYes ISO Color Print Speed (ipm)5 ISO Mono Print Speed...
Expert review by : Jon L Jacobi and Melissa Riofrio, Macworld.com (techadvisor.co.uk)
The Canon Pixma MP495 adds wireless connectivity for easier sharing, and ditches the matte-black scanner lid for a shiny one. Otherwise, it has the same strengths and weaknesses as the MP280: extremely nice text and photos, but pricey black ink and...
Although its high black-ink costs will eventually negate your initial savings, that's only with heavy use — something the Canon Pixma MP495 isn't designed for. What it does deliver is outstanding output quality for the price.
Expert review by : GadgetSpeak (gadgetspeak.com)
With a pile of paper, various images and electronic documents all ready and waiting, it is time to test a new multifunction device. This time the manufacturer is Canon .
Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)
The new Canon PIXMA MP495 is a very smart-looking machine in what is increasingly becoming the chic shade of the moment - shiny piano black. It's a very compact all-in-one offering print, copy and scan functions, ...
Although this is one of the cheapest multifunction printers on the market, offering good print speeds, satisfactory print quality and the bonus of Wi-Fi connectivity, the absence of a decent LCD screen, PictBridge port or memory card slots makes it...
Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)
A squat black box, this will be unlikely to pass the lounge police – unless they are goth – but it can be used wirelessly, however for those with no fashion taste – like me – I am only interested in quality of printing, copying and scanning.
I used this both via USB and by Wi-Fi and found no real speed difference, the unit overall is reasonably quiet in operation
Expert review by : Simon Williams (talktalk.co.uk)
We find out whether Canonâs new model improves on last yearâs MP490 The all-black, slightly rounded, glossy case of the Canon Pixma MP495 is neat and functional and the combined ...
Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)
This $99 Canon PIXMA printer is good for occasional document and photo printing but don't expect excellent quality or speed
Cheap initial price, inbuilt 802.11n Wi-Fi
High ongoing consumable costs, single-character LED display can be frustrating
If your printing and scanning needs aren't very intensive, the Canon PIXMA MP495 has a low initial price and it has integrated Wi-Fi. Its reasonable print quality makes it a good choice for occasional use, but its inks are expensive.
Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)
Canon Pixma MP495 All-in-One
Inexpensive all-in-one device with Wi-Fi; easy installation; small footprint; decent quality for photo snapshots.
Slow print speed; ink expensive to replace; lacks Ethernet, LED display, and memory card reader.
If you're shopping for a sub-$100 multifunction printer for intermittent use in your home, the Canon Pixma MP495 will meet your needs. It prints, scans, and copies documents, and the integrated wireless print server means you won't have a bundle of...
Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi and Melissa Riofrio (pcworld.com)
Priced at $80 (as of September 3, 2010), the Canon Pixma MP495 color inkjet multifunction printer handles printing, copying, and scanning, and currently it costs just $10 more than its cousin, the Canon Pixma MP280. The Pixma MP495 adds wireless...
Exceptional text and image output ; Low purchase price ; Wireless connectivity
Black ink is expensive
This low-priced MFP offers high-class performance and even includes wireless, but supports only rudimentary paper handling.