Epson
Epson SureColor P900
Fine-art inkjet · 2020
92
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 6
Epson
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO
86
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson SureColor P900 lands at 92 and Epson EcoTank ET-2850 at 86. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Epson SureColor P900 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-2850 if…
- ✓Ink tanks last ~2 years
- ✓Low per-page cost
- ✓Wi-Fi and duplex
Epson SureColor P900 92
vs 86 Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Score breakdown
Epson SureColor P900
92 speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
86 speed 76
quality 90
cost 96
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson SureColor P900 | Epson EcoTank ET-2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fine-art inkjet | EcoTank inkjet |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Speed | — | 10.5 ipm mono / 5 ipm color |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB |
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
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Pros
- +Ink tanks last ~2 years
- +Low per-page cost
- +Wi-Fi and duplex
Cons
- −Initial ink setup messy
- −Slower than laser
- −Auto duplex in color only
FAQ: Epson SureColor P900 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Which is better, Epson SureColor P900 or Epson EcoTank ET-2850? +
Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Epson SureColor P900 worth the price? +
At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.
Is Epson EcoTank ET-2850 worth the price? +
At $299, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cost.
Does Epson SureColor P900 or Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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.