Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Photo EcoTank inkjet
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 lands at 90 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e at 80. That puts Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 ahead by 10 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 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
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 86).
Speed
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the speed sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 86).
Reliability
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550Compared on the reliability sub-score
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 leads on reliability (88 vs 86).
Value for money
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e more score per dollar ($299 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Photo EcoTank inkjet | Inkjet AIO |
| Speed | — | 20 ipm |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
| ADF | — | Yes |
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
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
FAQ: Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Which is better, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 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 Photo ET-8550 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.
Which is better for quality, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 — leads on quality (90 vs 86). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for speed, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 86). Compared on the speed sub-score.