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1503 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1503 reviews of HP ENVY 4520. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the noise and size. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. The ink consumption and reliability get critical reviews. There are some mixed views about the durability.
usability, price, performance, size, noise
reliability, ink consumption
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP ENVY 4520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 user reviews of HP ENVY 4520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the print quality and noise. The performance and price are also appreciated. The multifunction and reliability get critical views.
usability, price, performance, noise, print quality
reliability, multifunction
94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 205 user reviews of HP ENVY 4520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the noise and design are generally positive. The performance and price also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the reliability.
usability, price, performance, design, noise
reliability
84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of HP ENVY 4520 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the design and price are generally positive. The durability and performance also get good comments.
usability, performance, durability, price, design
96% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
The HP Envy 4520 all-in-one printer costs less than £60, which looks like a bargain for a printer with wi-fi and automatic double-sided printing. It won't dominate your desk thanks to its low profile and, unlike some cheap printers, it's no tortoise...
Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)
An All In One unit which means it prints, scans and copies. The HP Envy 4520 can do the last two actions without the PC needing to be turned on. In fact with printing being possible from phones and other non PC devices you might even buy one without...
The HP ENVY 4520 is available from the first link below for £45.20 with free delivery.
Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)
Meant for home use, the HP Envy 4520 inkjet multifunction printer delivers higher quality for photos and graphics than for text, along with faster printing for photos than for business applications.
Automatic duplexer. Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Prints through the cloud. Fast, high-quality photo printing in testing.
No Ethernet or fax. Installation software and front-panel LCD push hard to sell HP's Instant Ink Program. Slow for business applications and low-quality text in our tests.
Conclusion If you need a printer for your home office, as well as more general home use, or you simply want one with better text quality and faster print speed for business applications than the HP Envy 4520 All-in-One Printer delivers, consider the...
Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)
The HP Envy 4520 all-in-one is the first printer to feature the company's updated Instant Ink smart cartridges that lets you choose between the traditional pay-as-you-go refill and HP's Instant Ink auto-delivery service.
The HP Envy 4520 printer uses the latest ink delivery technologies to prolong cartridge life and potentially save you money through its Instant Ink delivery service. It also scored well in print speed tests and produced high-quality output results.
The printer lacks a memory card reader and an Ethernet port for direct networking. The touch display can also be tricky to use.
The HP Envy 4520 is a capable all-in-one that combines a printer, copier and scanner with two ink delivery choices designed to ease back on expensive ink refills.
Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com.au)
The HP Envy 4520 all-in-one is the first printer to feature the company's updated Instant Ink smart cartridges that lets you choose between the traditional pay-as-you-go refill and HP's Instant Ink auto-delivery service.
The HP Envy 4520 printer uses the latest ink delivery technologies to prolong cartridge life and potentially save you money through its Instant Ink delivery service. It also scored well in print speed tests and produced high-quality output results.
The printer lacks a memory card reader and an Ethernet port for direct networking. The touch display can also be tricky to use.
The HP Envy 4520 is a capable all-in-one that combines a printer, copier and scanner with two ink delivery choices designed to ease back on expensive ink refills.
Expert review by : Max Mutter (techgearlab.com)
Tempting low list price, but high ink prices/inefficient ink use negate any savings
Inexpensive initial cost
Poor text quality, very high operating costs
The Envy prints great photos and is easy to use, but struggles to produce high quality text. Its propensity to quickly burn through expensive ink cartridges means it would be an uneconomical choice in the long run for most users.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Fits snug in cupboard
Takes time to find with wifi connections. more to do with me than the printer.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Cordless
It dont always say conected to wi fi on pc when it is.. that is annoying. Its always connected to phone .
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Easy to use Always ready to print
No
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
I am quite pleased with the printer as my son uses this to do his school project work. Printing quality is decent and he is happy with the printer. I dont think we should expect anything extraordinary with this price. I think it's a good buy.
I have been using this printer for 2 months, haven't noticed anything yet.
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