Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Inkjet AIO · 2020
Epson ET-16650
EcoTank wide-format · 2021
Epson ET-16650 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 lands at 82 and Epson ET-16650 at 86. That puts Epson ET-16650 ahead by 4 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 Epson ET-16650 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
Epson ET-16650Compared on the quality sub-score
Epson ET-16650 leads on quality (86 vs 82).
Reliability
Epson ET-16650Compared on the reliability sub-score
Epson ET-16650 leads on reliability (84 vs 80).
Speed
Epson ET-16650Compared on the speed sub-score
Epson ET-16650 leads on speed (82 vs 78).
Value for money
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 more score per dollar ($269 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 | Epson ET-16650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | EcoTank wide-format |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
Epson ET-16650
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 vs Epson ET-16650
Which is better, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson ET-16650? +
Epson ET-16650 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 ET-16650 worth the price? +
At $1,199, Epson ET-16650 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
Does Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson ET-16650 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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson ET-16650? +
Epson ET-16650 — leads on quality (86 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for reliability, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson ET-16650? +
Epson ET-16650 — leads on reliability (84 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.