Epson
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Inkjet AIO · 2020
82
/ 100
From $269
VS
Brother HL-L3290CDW wins by 2
Brother
Brother HL-L3290CDW
Color laser AIO · 2022
84
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L3290CDW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 lands at 82 and Brother HL-L3290CDW at 84. That puts Brother HL-L3290CDW ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Brother HL-L3290CDW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 82
vs 84 Brother HL-L3290CDW
Score breakdown
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother HL-L3290CDW
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 | Brother HL-L3290CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Color laser AIO |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
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
Brother HL-L3290CDW
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 vs Brother HL-L3290CDW
Which is better, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +
Brother HL-L3290CDW scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Brother HL-L3290CDW worth the price? +
At $499, Brother HL-L3290CDW delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Brother HL-L3290CDW 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.