Epson
Epson SureColor F170
Dye-sub · 2021
86
/ 100
From $699
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 6
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
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
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.