HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Inkjet AIO · 2020
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 at 82. That puts Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820Compared on the quality sub-score
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 leads on quality (82 vs 80).
Cost
TieCompared on the cost sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Reliability
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820Compared on the reliability sub-score
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 leads on reliability (80 vs 78).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
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
FAQ: HP LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820 worth the price? +
At $269, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for reliability, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 — leads on reliability (80 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.