Epson
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Inkjet AIO · 2020
82
/ 100
From $269
VS
HP
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Mono laser AIO
82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 lands at 82 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 82
vs 82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Score breakdown
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Mono 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 LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
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 LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Which is better, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +
At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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.