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Epson SureColor P900 — Fine-art inkjet · 2020
Epson

Epson SureColor P900

Fine-art inkjet · 2020

92
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 12
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson SureColor P900 lands at 92 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 12 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 80).

Reliability

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on reliability (90 vs 78).

Speed

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on speed (88 vs 76).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $1,499).

Epson SureColor P900 92
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

Epson SureColor P900 versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec Epson SureColor P900 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
Fine-art inkjet
Mono laser refillable
Release year
2020
2023

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

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

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 P900 vs HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, Epson SureColor P900 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does Epson SureColor P900 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 P900 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on quality (92 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson SureColor P900 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on reliability (90 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.