Laser printers are usually bulkier and louder than inkjet printers and they occupy more space on your desk. They can produce good graphs and charts but colour laser printers aren't the best at printing photos. Stick to an inkjet if you're likely to print off your holiday snaps. Laser printers are more for professional use and are faster than inkjets. It can handle a heavier workload if you have to print a lot of pages every month.