Epson ET-16650
EcoTank wide-format · 2021
HP Smart Tank 7301
Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
Epson ET-16650 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson ET-16650 lands at 86 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts Epson ET-16650 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Epson ET-16650 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
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 testQuality
Epson ET-16650Compared on the quality sub-score
Epson ET-16650 leads on quality (86 vs 84).
Reliability
Epson ET-16650Compared on the reliability sub-score
Epson ET-16650 leads on reliability (84 vs 82).
Speed
Epson ET-16650Compared on the speed sub-score
Epson ET-16650 leads on speed (82 vs 80).
Value for money
HP Smart Tank 7301Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
HP Smart Tank 7301 more score per dollar ($399 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson ET-16650 | HP Smart Tank 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EcoTank wide-format | Inkjet EcoTank |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Epson ET-16650
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
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 ET-16650 vs HP Smart Tank 7301
Which is better, Epson ET-16650 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
Epson ET-16650 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Epson ET-16650 worth the price? +
At $1,199, Epson ET-16650 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
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 ET-16650 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 quality, Epson ET-16650 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
Epson ET-16650 — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for reliability, Epson ET-16650 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
Epson ET-16650 — leads on reliability (84 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.