Testseek.co.uk have collected 12 expert reviews of the Dell B1160 Series and the average rating is 64%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Dell B1160 Series.
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12 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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15 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fast
Compact and affordable mono laser printer
WiFi
Good print quality
Very compact
App for printing directly from a smartphone (Android only)
Quiet
Low power use
Compatible with Mac
Windows
Linux
Budget friendly price
Very compact size indeed
Boasts WiFi capability
The editors didn't like
Running costs are higher than an inkjet printer
Not many functions
No doublesided mode
No Dell Mobile Print app for iOS
Starter toner cartridge has half the lifespan of a standard cartridge
WiFi, Good print quality, Very compact, App for printing directly from a smartphone (Android only), Quiet, Low power use, Compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux
Not many functions, No doublesided mode, No Dell Mobile Print app for iOS, Starter toner cartridge has half the lifespan of a standard cartridge
Don't be put off by this printer's overall score—it lost most of its points in the hardware section due to its limited range of functions. The Dell B1160w keeps its promises, delivering great print quality and low running costs in a very compact packag...
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Published: 2012-08-15, Author: David , review by: itproportal.com
Budget friendly price, Very compact size indeed, Boasts WiFi capability
High running cost, Low paper capacity, Text print quality isn’t the best
Dell’s B1160w doesn’t print particularly quickly, and its text output is no great shakes, although it does better on the graphics front. The device is also on the expensive side to run, but if you need a very compact personal printer with Wi-Fi on board...
Colour inkjet printers are more versatile than mono lasers, and will still the best option for many people. However, the B1160 is a good option for small businesses and home workers who need a fast, mono printer for producing letters and reports on a dail...
The Dell B1160w's low-profile footprint occupies very little desk space and its Wi-fi connectivity works well for multiple users operating in the same network
The 150-sheet paper capacity demands more frequent refills, and wired networking isn't an option without an onboard Ethernet port
The Dell B1160w's limited paper input capacity and lack of Ethernet networking constrain its use for small businesses with high-volume workloads, but its compact form makes it an affordable solution for personal use at home.
Published: 2012-08-01, Author: M. , review by: pcmag.com
Low cost. Notably small size, even for a personal printer. Wi-Fi.
Low paper capacity. No duplexer. No Ethernet. High running cost
The Dell B1160w Wireless Mono Laser Printer doesn't stand out in any way, but it's a reasonable fit as a personal printer, with suitable speed and output quality....
Low price, Fast print speeds, Good output quality, Easy to set up and use, Nearly portable
Slightly high per-page toner cost, Subpar image printing
One of the smallest lasers available, this low-cost printer delivers top-notch quality, but its per-page cost makes it suitable only for light printing needs. Read More...
The Dell B1160w's low-profile footprint occupies very little desk space and its Wi-fi connectivity works well for multiple users operating in the same network
The 150-sheet paper capacity demands more frequent refills, and wired networking isn't an option without an onboard Ethernet port
The Dell B1160w's limited paper input capacity and lack of Ethernet networking constrain its use for small businesses with high-volume workloads, but its compact form makes it an affordable solution for personal use at home....
Running costs are higher than an inkjet printer, $89
Colour inkjet printers are more versatile than mono lasers, and will still the best option for many people. However, the B1160 is a good option for small businesses and home workers who need a fast, mono printer for producing letters and reports on a d...
