Epson
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Inkjet AIO · 2020
82
/ 100
From $269
VS
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw wins by 2
HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 lands at 82 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. That puts HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 82
vs 84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Score breakdown
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Color laser AIO |
| 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
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Which is better, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +
At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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.