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Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 6
Epson

Epson SureColor P900

Fine-art inkjet · 2020

92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 lands at 86 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson EcoTank ET-2850 if…

  • Ink tanks last ~2 years
  • Low per-page cost
  • Wi-Fi and duplex

Pick Epson SureColor P900 if…

  • Wireless printing (most)
  • Current-gen firmware
  • Mature driver support

Score breakdown

Epson EcoTank ET-2850
86
speed 76
quality 90
cost 96
reliability 84
Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90

Specs side-by-side

Spec
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Epson SureColor P900
Type
EcoTank inkjet
Fine-art inkjet
Speed
10.5 ipm mono / 5 ipm color
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB
Release year
2020

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Pros
  • +Ink tanks last ~2 years
  • +Low per-page cost
  • +Wi-Fi and duplex
Cons
  • Initial ink setup messy
  • Slower than laser
  • Auto duplex in color only

Epson SureColor P900

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • Noisy under heavy loads
  • Paper path varies

FAQ: Epson EcoTank ET-2850 vs Epson SureColor P900

Which is better, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson EcoTank ET-2850 worth the price? +

At $299, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cost.

Is Epson SureColor P900 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.

Does Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Epson SureColor P900 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.