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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 2
HP Smart Tank 7301 — Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
HP

HP Smart Tank 7301

Inkjet EcoTank · 2022

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor F170 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson SureColor F170 lands at 86 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts Epson SureColor F170 ahead by 2 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 HP Smart Tank 7301 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 84).

Reliability

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on reliability (84 vs 82).

Speed

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on speed (82 vs 80).

Value for money

HP Smart Tank 7301

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP Smart Tank 7301 more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).

Epson SureColor F170 86
vs
84 HP Smart Tank 7301

Score breakdown

Epson SureColor F170
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84
HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Epson SureColor F170 versus HP Smart Tank 7301 — full spec comparison
Spec Epson SureColor F170 HP Smart Tank 7301
Type
Dye-sub
Inkjet EcoTank
Release year
2021
2022

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

HP Smart Tank 7301

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 HP Smart Tank 7301

Which is better, Epson SureColor F170 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

Epson SureColor F170 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 HP Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +

At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

Epson SureColor F170 — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson SureColor F170 or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

Epson SureColor F170 — leads on reliability (84 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.