I'll get into the details when it comes to each model, but the most important consideration is paper type, because it’s a limitation rather than a benefit. If you're buying a new printer in 2025 you should opt for an ink tank, if not a laser printer. Laser printers work by blasting a tube full of dried plastic particles, then fusing them to the paper with heat. If you print shipping labels or simple stickers at home, these can save you a lot of time and ink cost, but they have more limitations. Laser printers are my preferred type, as long as your paper type and budget can support them, but most home users will be happy with an ink tank printer.