Epson
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Photo EcoTank inkjet
90
/ 100
From $699
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 2
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 Photo ET-8550 lands at 90 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Pick Epson SureColor P900 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Score breakdown
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
90 speed 86
quality 90
cost 82
reliability 88
Epson SureColor P900
92 speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Epson SureColor P900
Type
Photo EcoTank inkjet
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
—
2020
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Pros
- +Wireless printing
- +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
- −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
- −Drum/toner replacement cost
- −Slow photo print on some inkjets
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 Photo ET-8550 vs Epson SureColor P900
Which is better, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or Epson SureColor P900? +
Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 worth the price? +
At $699, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in quality.
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 Photo ET-8550 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.