Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Inkjet AIO · 2020
Epson SureColor F170
Dye-sub · 2021
Epson SureColor F170 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 lands at 82 and Epson SureColor F170 at 86. That puts Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
Epson SureColor F170Compared on the quality sub-score
Epson SureColor F170 leads on quality (86 vs 82).
Reliability
Epson SureColor F170Compared on the reliability sub-score
Epson SureColor F170 leads on reliability (84 vs 80).
Speed
Epson SureColor F170Compared on the speed sub-score
Epson SureColor F170 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 $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 | Epson SureColor F170 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Dye-sub |
| 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 SureColor F170
- +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 SureColor F170
Which is better, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson SureColor F170? +
Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 worth the price? +
At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
Does Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170? +
Epson SureColor F170 — leads on quality (86 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for reliability, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or Epson SureColor F170? +
Epson SureColor F170 — leads on reliability (84 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.