Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Photo EcoTank inkjet
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Inkjet AIO · 2020
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 lands at 90 and Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 at 82. That puts Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550Compared on the quality sub-score
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 leads on quality (90 vs 82).
Reliability
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550Compared on the reliability sub-score
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 leads on reliability (88 vs 80).
Speed
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550Compared on the speed sub-score
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 leads on speed (86 vs 78).
Value for money
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 more score per dollar ($269 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Photo EcoTank inkjet | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | — | 2020 |
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
- +Wireless printing
- +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
- −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
- −Drum/toner replacement cost
- −Slow photo print on some inkjets
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Which is better, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820 worth the price? +
At $269, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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 quality, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 — leads on quality (90 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for reliability, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 — leads on reliability (88 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.