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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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820 wins by 2
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 lands at 82 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 leads on reliability (80 vs 78).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 82
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
Inkjet AIO
Mono laser refillable
Release year
2020
2023

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 Tank 1005w

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 vs HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 scores 82 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 — leads on reliability (80 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.