Epson
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO
86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 wins by 6
HP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
80
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 lands at 86 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e at 80. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Score breakdown
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
86 speed 76
quality 90
cost 96
reliability 84
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80 speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Type
EcoTank inkjet
Inkjet AIO
Speed
10.5 ipm mono / 5 ipm color
20 ipm
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
ADF
—
Yes
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
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Pros
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
Cons
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
FAQ: Epson EcoTank ET-2850 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Which is better, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 scores 86 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 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
Does Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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.