Publish date: 06.02.24

Keypoint Intelligence, a prominent market research firm and an independent assessor of print and smart workplace technology and services, is pleased to announce that HP has been awarded prestigious Buyers Lab (BLI) 2024 A4 Line of the Year Award. This annual accolade is presented to the manufacturer with the most outstanding overall hardware lineup, as determined through rigorous lab testing and comprehensive market research.

The BLI Line of the Year Awards recognises companies that consistently deliver outstanding performance across a broad range of hardware or software. Keypoint Intelligence analysts and technicians consider factors such as ease of use, features, and value, across the entire product portfolio for that specific product area, making these awards the most prestigious offered by the industry.

In selecting the recipient of the A4 Line of the Year Award, Keypoint Intelligence evaluates current MFPs and printers within the OEM’s portfolio that undergo lab testing. This assessment includes previously tested devices that are still available in the market. The overall quality of the line is gauged by analysing the device’s overall rating post-testing, along with ratings in critical areas such as reliability, value, usability, image quality, and speed.

“HP has expertly designed new A4 MFPs that stand out for their exceptional performance and user-friendly design. An intuitive touchscreen, consistent with HP’s A3 offerings, ensures a cohesive and integrated experience that elevates the user experience and further enhances productivity,” said Pete Emory, Director of Research & Lab Services US/Asia at Keypoint Intelligence. “The 12 devices we tested delivered exceptional speeds and excellent image quality, along with outstanding scan features including advanced onscreen editing to provide next-level flexibility for digitisation.”

“Versatile cloud and mobile workflows, a range of finishing options, and exceptional security features delivered by HP add even more value to an already outstanding value proposition,” said Rachel Dean, Technical Editor in Keypoint Intelligence’s Workplace Group. “HP’s commitment to meeting the demands of modern workstyles is evident in the thoughtful design and functionality of this A4 lineup. By offering A3-type features in compact A4 devices, HP enables users to work efficiently, securely, and collaboratively in today’s evolving office landscape. HP is the deserving winner of the BLI 2024 A4 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence.”

“In the relentless pursuit of efficiency and productivity, businesses are looking for printing solutions that enable their digital transformation (DX). Our solutions-ready HP LaserJet portfolio has been engineered with security, reliability, and performance for the hybrid workplace,” said Aurelio Maruggi, President of Office Print Solutions at HP. “We are thrilled to have earned the BLI 2024 A4 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence—enabling our customers’ success is what inspires our innovation.”

About Keypoint Intelligence

Keypoint Intelligence, with over 60 years of industry expertise, serves as a trusted resource for clients in the digital imaging industry, offering independent testing, lab data, and extensive market research. The organisation continues to evolve to meet the changing industry landscape, providing critical knowledge for strategic decision-making, sales enablement, and operational excellence.

HP also won BLI 2024 Pick Awards for the following devices:

  • HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer
  • HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise 6700dn Printer
  • HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise MFP X677dn Printer
  • HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise X654dn Printer

Below are the biggest Contributing Factors for the HP Pick Winners:

  • Faster than average color job stream makes for highly productive devices in multi-user environments.
  • Short-run and long-run print speeds among the fastest in class.
  • MFP device had below average default scan file sizes in black and color, along with above average scan speed, which is a big plus for the digitisation needs of today’s hybrid workers.
  • Solid image quality, with clean text and fine lines, bold solids, and a distinct halftone range as well as very good photographic images and business graphics.

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  • Superior performance over the full lifetime of the hardware, including reliability, speed, and image quality.
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  • Consistency of features and user experience through A4 and A3 device offering
  • Above average scanned document editing features for Flow models that impressed during testing.