Thus type of consumption and the kind of requirements determine the need for a particular type of printer. If anyone prints couple copies a day then an inkjet printer is adequate but whose use has increased to a dozen copies a day then a laser printer is a choice. It is difficult to find an all in one printer that performs all the functions without compromises. A cheap inkjet printer will give out good quality copies, but is very slow in its production. A laser printer will give out admirable photo quality prints at a relatively faster speed but they are quite expensive. Thus choosing according to your priorities will help you narrow down your printing needs accordingly.
Inkjets produce goods printing black text, but is very slow in their performances. The cartridges cost dearly and can really mount up on your cheap printer investment. A laser will produce prints at a faster rate for black text but are expensive purchases. Inkjets are more viable option for photo print quality. Inkjets have a multi-color output. It is usually four-color, but there are six-color and even 8-color outputs available. The recently launched inkjet printers have sizably reduced their cost of cartridges, which are now in vogue again. Mostly Inkjet printers are given away when you buy a computer and they come in handy when the price of ink cartridges has been reduced.
Laser printers are costly but can deliver more copies in one cartridge. Laser printers have an edge over its fast performance and decent quality prints a cheaper overhead. So the real comparison is not there because both printers appeal to different needs and different usages.