CastleScore August 2026
The CastleScore
One number for every printer, from the people who actually know what they cost to run. Independent. Data-driven. Updated every month.
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Answer a few questions about how you print. We'll match you to the highest-CastleScore printers for your needs — and show you exactly what the ink or toner costs.
This month's top-scoring printers
Every printer earns a CastleScore from six weighted pillars. Tap any printer to see how the score breaks down.
How the CastleScore is built
A 0–100 score blended from six weighted pillars, refreshed monthly. Weights shift slightly between inkjet and laser because their buyers optimize for different things.
How we stay honest
AI-assisted, human-verified. AI helps us read reviews at scale; our editors set every final ranking. AI makes us more thorough — people make the call.
How we make money. Castle Ink earns affiliate commissions when you buy through our links, and we sell the compatible ink & toner cartridges for the printers we rank. Neither affiliate deals nor cartridge sales influence a printer's score or placement.
Our data. Scores draw on verified-purchase reviews across major retailers, independent expert testing, and our own real-world cartridge pricing for true cost-per-page — the number most sites can't calculate.