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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 — Inkjet AIO · 2020
Epson

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820

Inkjet AIO · 2020

82
/ 100
From $269
VS
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wins by 8
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 — Photo EcoTank inkjet
Epson

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

Photo EcoTank inkjet

90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 lands at 82 and Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 at 90. That puts Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 if…

  • Wireless printing
  • AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 82
vs
90 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

Score breakdown

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
90
speed 86
quality 90
cost 82
reliability 88

Specs side-by-side

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 versus Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 — full spec comparison
Spec Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Type
Inkjet AIO
Photo EcoTank inkjet
Release year
2020

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

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

Pros
  • +Wireless printing
  • +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
  • Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
  • Drum/toner replacement cost
  • Slow photo print on some inkjets

FAQ: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 vs Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

Which is better, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550? +

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in quality.

Does Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 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.