The HP ENVY 6555e is an inkjet all-in-one printer designed for home use. It features a two-cartridge system, comprising one black and one tri-color cartridge. It uses the HP 68 ink cartridges and is compatible with the high-yield HP 68e EvoMore Black ink cartridge. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB, as well as support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. It has an ADF-equipped flatbed scanner; however, it doesn't support duplex scanning.
This printer belongs to the HP ENVY 6500e series of all-in-ones. All variants in this series are identical in terms of features and performance; the model number changes slightly depending on the region and retailer. See the Differences Between Variants section for more details.
Our Verdict
The HP ENVY 6555e is okay for home use. It's a small printer that's easy to store and produces high-quality documents; however, its slow printing speed means you'll have to wait if you have a large print load or are sharing the printer with multiple people. Additionally, although the ink cartridges are relatively inexpensive, they tend to run out quickly, necessitating frequent replacement and resulting in high recurring costs. This printer can produce very detailed photos, but it tends to over-brighten images, and its color accuracy is poor. You can connect to the printer via Wi-Fi or USB, and it supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, making it easily accessible to all household members on various devices.
Produces high quality documents.
Decent connectivity options.
Produces very detailed photos.
Low page yields and high recurring costs.
Slow print speeds.
Poor color accuracy.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The HP ENVY 6555e is sub-par for use in small offices. Although it produces high-quality documents, it's very slow, printing only eight black or four color document pages per minute. It also requires a fair amount of maintenance because its ink cartridges run out quickly, and its input tray only holds 100 sheets of paper. The device features an automatic document feeder for scanning long, multi-page documents; however, it has a scanning speed of only three pages per minute and doesn't support duplex scanning. Additionally, scans often come out crooked when using the feeder.
Produces high quality documents.
Automatic document feeder.
Automatic duplex printing.
Decent connectivity options.
Low page yields and high recurring costs.
Slow print speeds.
No duplex scanning.
Scans often come out crooked when using ADF.
The HP ENVY 6555e is a poor choice if you only plan to use it sporadically. It's an inkjet printer that can clog. Thankfully, since the printheads are on the cartridge, you can change the cartridge if the clog is too severe. Its page yield is very low. Its black ink cartridge runs out quickly, so you'll need to replace it often if you print regularly; thankfully, there's a high-yield cartridge that lasts longer. You can also connect to the printer via Wi-Fi or USB, with support for major printing protocols, making it easy to print from your devices.
Decent connectivity options.
Low page yields and high recurring costs.
Slow print speeds.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The HP ENVY 6555e is decent for photo printing. It can reproduce very small details in photos; however, it struggles with darker shades, resulting in some detail loss and an overly brightened image. Unfortunately, its color accuracy is poor; it's fine for printing casual photos at home, but not ideal for professional use. Additionally, its ink cartridges tend to run out quickly, requiring frequent replacement, which leads to high recurring costs.
Produces very detailed photos.
Supports many paper sizes.
Supports borderless printing.
Low page yields and high recurring costs.
Struggles with darker shades.
Poor color accuracy.
The HP ENVY 6555e has terrible page yields. While its cartridges aren't very expensive, they can only print around 100 pages before needing replacement. You will likely need to replace them frequently if you print regularly.
Low page yields and high recurring costs.
The HP ENVY 6555e is slow. It only prints up to eight black-and-white or four color document pages per minute, and it takes well over a minute to print a single 4" x 6" photo. Thankfully, it supports automatic duplex printing, so you don't have to flip the pages manually when printing double-sided.
Slow print speeds.
The HP ENVY 6555e produces sharp, high-quality documents suitable for professional environments.
Produces high quality documents.
The HP ENVY 6555e's scanner produces high-quality, sharp scans. It features an automatic feeder for processing long, multi-page documents; however, it's very slow, as it can only scan up to three pages per minute. Also, it doesn't support duplex scanning, and scans often come out crooked when using the feeder.
Automatic document feeder.
Produces sharp scans.
No duplex scanning.
Scans often come out crooked when using ADF.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Feb 04, 2026:
Added a reference to the HP ENVY 6165e in the Scanner Features test box as a cheaper alternative that doesn't have an automatic document feeder.
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Updated Dec 16, 2025:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Dec 16, 2025: We've updated the review to Test Bench 1.3, which adds a number of test boxes including Risk of Clogging and Ease of Unclogging. We also updated the Usage and Performance boxes at the top of the review to better integrate the new aspects covered. See the changelog.
- Updated Nov 21, 2024: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the HP ENVY 6555e, which belongs to the HP ENVY 6500e series of all-in-ones. All variants in this series are identical in terms of features and performance; the model number changes slightly depending on the region and retailer.
| Model | Region/Retailer | Color |
| 6520e | Europe, Asia | Portobello (714N9B) |
| 6530e | Asia, Oceania | Portobello (714P2A), White (714P1B) |
| 6552e | Europe, US (Walmart) | White (714N7A) |
| 6555e | North America | Portobello (714N5A) |
| 6558e | US (Sam's Club) | Portobello (714N8A) |
See our unit's label.
Popular Printer Comparisons
The HP 6555e is an okay home printer. It produces very nice documents, but it's slow, so it isn't the best option if you share the printer with multiple household members or have a large print load. It also incurs high recurring costs because its ink cartridges run out quickly, resulting in more frequent replacements. As for photo printing, while it can produce very detailed pictures, it struggles with darker shades, and its color accuracy is poor.
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The Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 is better than the HP ENVY 6555e for most uses. The Epson has an Ethernet port, which can be helpful in offices that rely on a wired LAN connection, and its scanner can automatically scan double-sided sheets. It also has a four-cartridge system that yields significantly more prints, which means you won't have to spend as much on replacement ink. This system is also less wasteful, since you don't have to throw out usable ink if one color runs out, unlike the HP, which uses a tri-color cartridge. Regarding print quality, the HP produces sharper documents, but the Epson produces nicer photos with a wider range of colors and superior accuracy.
The HP ENVY 6555e is much better than the HP ENVY 6455e for most uses. The 6555e is a higher-end model with noticeably better performance, producing nicer documents and photos. It also prints faster and has a display that makes it easier to operate. In terms of recurring costs, although it yields more prints than the 6455e, its ink cartridges are more expensive, so you'd end up paying more over time.
The Brother MFC-J1205W/MFC-J1215W is better than the HP ENVY 6555e mainly due to its significantly lower recurring costs. It yields considerably more prints, and because it uses separate cartridges for cyan, magenta, and yellow, you won't have to discard usable ink if one color runs out like you would on the HP, which uses a tri-color cartridge. That said, if you care more about features like an automatic feeder and automatic duplex printing, then the HP would be a better choice. Print quality is about the same for documents; the Brother produces more detailed photos with better accuracy, though some may find the photos overly dark compared to photos printed on the HP.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 and the HP ENVY 6555e are quite different. Each has its pros and cons. The HP has more features, like a display that makes it easier to operate the printer, an automatic document feeder, automatic duplex printing, and support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. However, the Epson is a supertank printer, meaning it uses a refillable ink tank instead of cartridges. This makes the Epson a much better choice if you have a large print load and worry about high recurring costs. These two printers also trade blows when it comes to print quality; the HP produces slightly sharper documents, while the Epson produces nicer photos with a wider range of colors and superior accuracy.
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