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Epson SureColor F170 — Dye-sub · 2021
Epson

Epson SureColor F170

Dye-sub · 2021

86
/ 100
From $699
VS
Epson SureColor F170 wins by 4
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 — Inkjet AIO · 2020
Epson

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820

Inkjet AIO · 2020

82
/ 100
From $269
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor F170 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson SureColor F170 lands at 86 and Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 at 82. That puts Epson SureColor F170 ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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 F170

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on quality (86 vs 82).

Reliability

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on reliability (84 vs 80).

Speed

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on speed (82 vs 78).

Value for money

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 more score per dollar ($269 vs $699).

Epson SureColor F170 86
vs
82 Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820

Score breakdown

Epson SureColor F170
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Epson SureColor F170 versus Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 — full spec comparison
Spec Epson SureColor F170 Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Type
Dye-sub
Inkjet AIO
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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820

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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820

Which is better, Epson SureColor F170 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +

Epson SureColor F170 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 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 SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +

Epson SureColor F170 — leads on quality (86 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson SureColor F170 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +

Epson SureColor F170 — leads on reliability (84 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.