Best Small Printers of 2025

Below, we’ve highlighted five of the best small printers in our ratings, including one portable model and two laser printers, which tend to be more reliable but bulkier than inkjets.

The dimensions listed for each printer were taken when the model was ready for operation, with paper trays in place, so the footprint may be even smaller when the device isn’t in use. (One way that manufacturers make a printer smaller is by shrinking the capacity of the feed trays, sometimes to 50 sheets or less.)

Like every printer we test, these models have been evaluated and scored by our testers on almost 250 data points, including the quality of their printed text and graphics and their speed. Check out our printer buying guide to learn more about our tests and explore our full printer ratings to find the best model for your needs.