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Buying Guide: The 10 Best Wireless Multifunction Printers (MFPs)

Wireless multifunction printers (MFPs), also known as all-in-one (AIO) printers, have many advantages over their wired cousins, whether USB- or Ethernet-connected). No unsightly cords to get tangled. More versatility in where you place the device. Many wireless MFPs can operate PC free as standalone devices. Most let you print directly to them (and some let you initiate scans) from your mobile devices.

All MFPs can print, copy, and scan; many business models add fax capabilities as well. Many can print directly from (and in most cases, scan to) a USB thumb drive or memory card. Some let you print selected online content using Web apps.

There used to be a wide distinction between lasers and inkjets, but that has been narrowing, particularly in speed. Several of the inkjets here are faster than many lasers we've tested. Inkjets usually offer superior photo quality and a lower sticker price. Lasers still are generally faster than a typical inkjet, have greater paper capacity, the ability to handle higher-volume printing, lower running costs, and better text quality. Most of the MFPs here have automatic document feeders (ADFs) for scanning, copying, or faxing large jobs without having to feed each sheet separately.

The perception that Wi-Fi printers may take a hit in speed has held some people back from getting one. Although that's occasionally the case—a lot depends on the specifics of your Wi-Fi vs. wired networks—any time lost in data transfer is usually minimal compared with the time it actually takes to print the job. If you want to play it safe, you can cover all bases by picking a Wi-Fi printer that also has an Ethernet port.

Whatever your wireless printing needs, whether you're shopping for an MFP for a small to mid-sized company, a model that can serve both as a home and home-office printer, or one solely for home use, there are good choices available. The ones featured here have at least a 4-star rating, and all have earned Editors' Choice status as well.

For more on what to look for when choosing a multifunction printer, check out our buying guide. And if built-in wireless isn't on your must-have feature list, take a look at our top picks for traditional MFPs.

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HP Officejet Pro X576dw MFP

$799
%displayPrice% at %seller% The HP Officejet Pro X576dw MFP matches or beats more expensive lasers on nearly every key aspect, from speed to MFP features to running cost. The bonus: Edge-to-edge printing. Read the full review ››

Brother MFC-J470DW

$99.99
%displayPrice% at %seller% With speed, office-friendly features, and a low price, the Brother MFC-J470DW inkjet multifunction printer is our top choice for a micro or home office. Read the full review ››

Brother MFC-J6920DW

$499.99
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Brother MFC-J6920 inkjet MFP delivers fast speed and excellent paper handling for micro and small offices that need to print and scan at up to tabloid size (11 by 17 inches Read the full review ››

Brother MFC-J870DW

$150
%displayPrice% at %seller% A potentially great fit for a micro or home office, and packed with MFP features, the Brother MFC-J870DW inkjet MFP can print from a near field communications (NFC) capable phone. Read the full review ››

Canon imageClass MF6160dw

$399
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Canon imageClass MF6160dw monochrome laser MFP offers fast printing, high-quality output, a full set of MFP basics, and the ability to both print and scan both sides of a page. Read the full review ››

Canon Pixma MX472 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer

$99.99
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Canon Pixma MX472 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer offers a full set of MFP features in a personal inkjet printer. Read the full review ››

Epson WorkForce WF-3520

$
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Epson WorkForce WF-3520 is a compact, highly capable MFP for medium- to heavy-duty printing in a micro office or for personal use in any size office. Read the full review ››

Epson WorkForce WF-3540

$199.99
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Epson WorkForce WF-3540 is a little weak on text quality but its paper handling and MFP features make it an excellent fit for a micro office with heavy-duty needs. Read the full review ››

HP Officejet Pro 276dw MFP

$399.99
%displayPrice% at %seller% The HP Officejet Pro 276dw inkjet MFP offers speed and paper handling that's more typical of laser MFPs plus sophisticated features like the ability to scan both sides of a page. Read the full review ››

OKI MC362w

$549
%displayPrice% at %seller% The OKI MC362w MFP color laser is a little weak on photo quality, but does better than most on features that matter more in an office, including paper handling and both text and graphics quality. Read the full review ››

About Our Expert

Tony Hoffman

Senior Writer, Hardware

Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times printers, scanners, projectors, storage, and monitors. I currently focus my efforts on 3D printers, pro and productivity displays, and drives and SSDs of all sorts.

Over the years, I have reviewed smart telescopes, iPad and iPhone science apps, plus the occasional camera, laptop, keyboard, and mouse. I've also written a host of articles about astronomy, space science, travel photography, and astrophotography for PCMag and its past and present sibling publications (among them, Mashable and ExtremeTech), as well as for the former PCMag Digital Edition.

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I have a Lenovo ThinkPad T14 laptop that's my work daily driver, an HP Pavilion Aero 13 as my primary personal laptop, and an Asus ProArt P16 for detailed photo work. (I also have an older Dell XPS 13, which now stays at home full-time.) For storage testing, I rely on our three custom-built Windows testbeds in PC Labs, as well as a 2024 MacBook Pro.

My primary home monitor is a BenQ EX2780Q, a gaming monitor with a great sound system and excellent image quality. I use that panel for writing, watching videos, and working with photos. I also have an HP 27 Curved Display—one of the first general-purpose curved monitors—which I have paired with an Acer Aspire desktop computer. My multifunction printer is an Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 Small-in-One. I also own an Epson Perfection V39 flatbed scanner, which I use for photos and short documents, and a Canon Selphy CP1300 small-format photo printer for turning out snapshots.

My first cell phone, in 2006, was a Motorola Razr; since then, it’s been all iPhones—I currently have an iPhone 15 Pro. I use my iPhone a lot for casual photography, though I also use a Sony DSC-RX100 VII and a Canon G5 X Mark II for everyday shooting. For much of my travel photography and astrophotography, I use either a Sony A7r II or A7 III, paired with a variety of lenses ranging from a Sony 14mm f/1.8 prime to a Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS zoom lens. I also pair the A7r with a RedCat 51 for deep-sky star shooting. For astrophotography, I also use the Seestar S30 and S50 and the Unistellar Odyssey smart telescopes, which are essentially astronomical cameras controlled through one’s mobile device.

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The 10 Best Wireless Multifunction Printers (MFPs)