HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wins by 10
Epson
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Photo EcoTank inkjet
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 at 90. That puts Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP LaserJet Tank 1005w if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs 90 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80 speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
90 speed 86
quality 90
cost 82
reliability 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Photo EcoTank inkjet |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
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
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
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: HP LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +
At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.
Is Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 worth the price? +
At $699, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in quality.
Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 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.