Compare Prices : Samsung CLX-2160N

Review summary: Samsung's CLX-2160N MFP (Multi Function Printer) is designed to save space and cash. Retailing for just US $2 more than Xerox's monochrome-only Phaser 3200MFP (reviewed last month), Samsung's colour model is good value for money right from the start.

Verdict: Ideal for SOHOs with low to medium print demands in need of an affordable, desk-friendly, colour laser.

Review summary: Samsung's cute little colour MFP wins points with us for its compact style, although otherwise it's a deeply average printer.

Pros: Small footprint for a laser printer ; relatively quiet operation

Cons: Print speeds are a little slow ; paper loading tray is fiddly

Verdict: The CLX-2160 measures in at 413 x 353 x 333mm and weighs a chunky 16.5kg; it's one of those IT devices that looks lighter than it in fact is

Review summary: Samsung has taken its newly-designed colour laser engine, first seen in the CLP-300, and built it into this highly-compact all-in-one machine. The company has managed to incorporate a full A4 flatbed scanner onto the top of ...

Verdict: There are pros and cons to this novel laser all-in-one. It's conveniently small, very easy to maintain and has extra functions such as ID Copy that could prove handy. Against these advantages, though, it's quite expensive to run and the print quality ...

Review summary: Colour inkjet multi-functional devices aren't quite ten-a-penny, but the starting price is well under £100 and there are dozens of models to choose from. By comparison, colour laser printers with built-in scanners are scarce

Pros: Dynamic and crisp, Good detail, Strong construction, Small and lightweight, Standalone photocopying

Cons: Mixed printing results

Verdict: Convenient, but print quality could be better