An all-in-one (AIO) printer under $150 gives you print, scan, and copy in a single device — no need for a separate scanner. The under-$150 market is crowded with decent inkjets, but the running costs vary wildly. We've evaluated the best options that balance upfront affordability with reasonable ongoing ink costs.
What to look for: Wi-Fi connectivity (essential for modern households), decent print quality for both documents and photos, reliable scanning, and ink costs that won't bankrupt you after a few months. All printers below include print + scan + copy capability unless noted.
Canon PIXMA MG3620
BEST OVERALL UNDER $150~$65
The cheapest capable all-in-one here. Print + scan + copy in color, 4800×1200 dpi resolution, Wi-Fi, and Canon's reliable ChromaLife100 ink. Individual black and color cartridges (PG-245/CL-246) with XL options. Lower per-page cost than HP's competition at this price point. Good photo printing quality for a 2-cartridge system. No auto duplex, but manual duplex is supported.
Pros
- ~$65 — excellent value
- Good photo quality for this price
- Lower cartridge cost than HP DeskJet
Cons
- No auto duplex
- Still ~$0.05/page — not cheap long-term
HP DeskJet 2755e
BEST HP BUDGET AIO~$70
HP's most affordable all-in-one with the excellent HP Smart app. Wi-Fi + Wi-Fi Direct for easy mobile printing. Instant Ink compatible ($3–5/month for light users). Print quality is good for documents; photos are decent. 60-sheet paper tray. HP's setup experience is excellent — easiest to get started of any printer here. Best for users who want HP's app ecosystem.
Pros
- Best app (HP Smart) for mobile printing
- Instant Ink option for light users
- Very easy setup
Cons
- HP 67XL high per-page cost (~$0.08)
- HP+ subscription push
HP DeskJet 4155e
BEST FOR HP INSTANT INK USERS~$85
The HP DeskJet 4155e upgrades the 2755e with a slightly larger build and better document paper handling. Also HP Smart / Instant Ink compatible. Good middle ground between the 2755e and more expensive HP all-in-ones. Includes a 35-page ADF for multi-page scanning — a meaningful upgrade from the 2755e which lacks an ADF.
Pros
- 35-page ADF for multi-page scanning
- HP Smart app integration
- Still under $100
Cons
- High per-page cost without subscription
- HP+ lock-in risk
Epson EcoTank ET-2803
BEST LONG-TERM VALUE UNDER $150 (on sale)~$150–200
The ET-2803 sometimes dips to $150 on sale — check current pricing. At that price, it's the best long-term value under $150: ~$0.004/page color, 2-year ink included, no subscription. No ADF (manual flatbed scanning only), and Wi-Fi only (no Ethernet). But the ink economics are unbeatable. Best choice if you can catch it on sale.
Pros
- ~$0.004/page — lowest ongoing cost
- 2 years ink included
- No subscription ever
Cons
- Usually ~$200 — check current sale price
- No ADF
- Slow (10ppm)
FAQs
What is the best all-in-one printer under $150?▾
Canon PIXMA MG3620 (~$65) for best value overall. HP DeskJet 2755e (~$70) for best app experience. HP DeskJet 4155e (~$85) if you need an ADF for multi-page scanning.
Do all-in-one printers under $150 scan?▾
Yes — all four printers in this guide include flatbed scanning. The HP DeskJet 4155e also adds an ADF for automatic multi-page scanning without manual page flipping.
Is HP or Canon better for all-in-one under $150?▾
Canon wins on per-page cost and photo quality. HP wins on app experience (HP Smart) and Instant Ink subscription option for light users.
What is the cheapest all-in-one printer with the lowest ink cost?▾
Under $150: Canon PIXMA MG3620 at ~$0.05/page (better than HP). Under $200: Epson EcoTank ET-2803 at ~$0.004/page — the definitive winner for long-term ink cost if you can stretch to $200.