BASESAILOR USB to USB C vs HP 304 Tri-colour and: Which Should You Buy?
Pocket-money USB adapter or HP's pricier original ink twin-pack: needs, not wants.
BASESAILOR BASESAILOR USB to USB C Adapter,USBC Female to
HP HP 304 Tri-colour and Black Original Ink Cartridge
Side by side
| BASESAILOR USB to USB C Adapter,USBC | HP 304 Tri-colour and Black Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.6 | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
| Review count | 129,609 | 95,405 |
| Brand | BASESAILOR | HP |
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Our verdict
Few comparisons are this asymmetric. BASESAILOR's USB-C adapter is pocket money, converts USB-A ports for charging and data, and earns 4.6 from a reassuring 128,000 reviews. HP's 304 black and tri-colour cartridge pack costs several times more, also rated 4.6, from 95,000 buyers, and is only relevant if your printer takes HP 304s, in which case nothing else will do. Ink is a grudge purchase; the adapter is a convenience one. If the printer is blinking at you, the HP wins by default. Otherwise the BASESAILOR is the cheerier few quid you will spend this week.
Which one is for you?
- Buy the BASESAILOR adapter if mismatched USB ports and cables are the daily irritation on your desk. Read our full look at the BASESAILOR USB to USB C Adapter,USBC →
- Buy the HP 304 pack if your HP printer is out of ink and you want original cartridges rather than refills. Read our full look at the HP 304 Tri-colour and Black Original →
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