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Epson SureColor F170 — Dye-sub · 2021
Epson

Epson SureColor F170

Dye-sub · 2021

86
/ 100
From $699
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 6
Epson SureColor P900 — Fine-art inkjet · 2020
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 SureColor F170 lands at 86 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson SureColor F170 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick Epson SureColor P900 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on quality (92 vs 86).

Reliability

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on reliability (90 vs 84).

Speed

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on speed (88 vs 82).

Value for money

Epson SureColor F170

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Epson SureColor F170 more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,499).

Epson SureColor F170 86
vs
92 Epson SureColor P900

Score breakdown

Epson SureColor F170
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84
Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90

Specs side-by-side

Epson SureColor F170 versus Epson SureColor P900 — full spec comparison
Spec Epson SureColor F170 Epson SureColor P900
Type
Dye-sub
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
2021
2020

Epson SureColor F170

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

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 SureColor F170 vs Epson SureColor P900

Which is better, Epson SureColor F170 or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson SureColor F170 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 SureColor F170 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.

Which is better for quality, Epson SureColor F170 or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on quality (92 vs 86). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson SureColor F170 or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on reliability (90 vs 84). Compared on the reliability sub-score.