Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO
HP Smart Tank 7301
Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 lands at 86 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-2850 ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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 Smart Tank 7301 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testCost
Epson EcoTank ET-2850Compared on the cost sub-score
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 leads on cost (96 vs 80).
Quality
Epson EcoTank ET-2850Compared on the quality sub-score
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 leads on quality (90 vs 84).
Reliability
Epson EcoTank ET-2850Compared on the reliability sub-score
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 leads on reliability (84 vs 82).
Value for money
Epson EcoTank ET-2850Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson EcoTank ET-2850 | HP Smart Tank 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EcoTank inkjet | Inkjet EcoTank |
| Speed | 10.5 ipm mono / 5 ipm color | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
- +Ink tanks last ~2 years
- +Low per-page cost
- +Wi-Fi and duplex
- −Initial ink setup messy
- −Slower than laser
- −Auto duplex in color only
HP Smart Tank 7301
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: Epson EcoTank ET-2850 vs HP Smart Tank 7301
Which is better, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +
At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or HP Smart Tank 7301 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.
Which is better for cost, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — leads on cost (96 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.
Which is better for quality, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — leads on quality (90 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.