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HP Envy 5640

HP Envy 5640
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alaScore 89

2320 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2320 reviews of HP Envy 5640. 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. Views about the noise and print quality are generally positive. The performance and price are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the connectivity.

usability, price, performance, print quality, noise

connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Envy 5640 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP Envy 5640

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of HP Envy 5640 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 durability and noise. The performance and price also get good feedback, but the connectivity and design get negative comments.

usability, price, performance, noise, durability

design, connectivity

91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Robin Morris (techadvisor.co.uk)

HP Envy 5640 e-All-in-One review

 

HP's Photosmart range of printers were a revelation when they first arrived at the beginning of this decade. Taking all the features any self-respecting digital enthusiast could hanker after, and wrapping them up in an elegant package topped off with a...

The 5640 looks brilliant, and has some very nice features. Its performance, though, doesn't quite match up to the exterior. Compared to the cheaper Canons, its output isn't quite as glorious, and its running costs marginally higher. It's a beautifully...

Feb, 2015
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HP Envy 5640 review

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If you want a family printer for a range of purposes, the HP Envy 5640 packs in loads of features and costs just under £100. It prints black text pages well, but how does it measure up when it comes to colour prints? Our HP Envy 5640 review reveals the...

Dec, 2014
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Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

HP Envy 5640 e-All-in-One

 

Meant primarily for home use, the HP Envy 5640 e-All-in-One inkjet multifunction printer can scan, copy, print through the cloud, and print directly from phones and tablets.

Automatic duplexer (for two-sided printing). Integrates Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Supports cloud printing.

No Ethernet connectivity. No Fax capability.

If you're looking for an inkjet MFP for home office or for home and home office use, the Brother MFC-J470DW is likely to be your best choice, thanks to its fast speed, fax capability, and ADF. Similarly, if your key concern is photo output quality, be...

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Good printer

 

Easy to set up, the wifi makes printing easier than my last printer, haven't tried the email printing yet, probably never will.

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Colour sharp and clear

 

A bargain price for a quality product

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Not bulky and prints quietly wider than thought

 

easy to set up, printer is not noisy, wider than thought

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Very good printer. Easy to use.

 

Very good printer easy to use.

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Printer

 

Very good quick and easy

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

GREAT PRINTER BUT NIGHTMARE SET UP

 

LUCKY FOR ME WE PURCHASED THIS PRINTER FOR A BUSINESS OFFICE AND HAVE AN INDEPENDANT IT SUPPORT COMPANY WHO RESOLVED THE INITIAL SET UP ISSUE OF BEING UNABLE TO PRINT DOCUMENTS IN COLOUR AS I AM STILL 3 WEEKS ON WAITING FOR MY CALL BACK FROM HP, NOT...

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Top printer

 

Works excellent with my Mac, no problems connecting good quality prints and photos

Nov, 2017
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