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HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — Mono laser · 2020
HP

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Mono laser · 2020

82
/ 100
From $359
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 wins by 6
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 — EcoTank inkjet AIO
Epson

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

EcoTank inkjet AIO

88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w lands at 82 and Epson EcoTank ET-4850 at 88. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-4850 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP Neverstop Laser 1202w if…

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

Pick Epson EcoTank ET-4850 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Quality

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 leads on quality (88 vs 82).

Reliability

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 leads on reliability (86 vs 80).

Speed

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 leads on speed (84 vs 78).

Value for money

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w more score per dollar ($359 vs $549).

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 82
vs
88 Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Score breakdown

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
88
speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86

Specs side-by-side

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w versus Epson EcoTank ET-4850 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Neverstop Laser 1202w Epson EcoTank ET-4850
Type
Mono laser
EcoTank inkjet AIO
Release year
2020
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HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

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

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

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 Neverstop Laser 1202w vs Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Which is better, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or Epson EcoTank ET-4850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP Neverstop Laser 1202w worth the price? +

At $359, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Is Epson EcoTank ET-4850 worth the price? +

At $549, Epson EcoTank ET-4850 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or Epson EcoTank ET-4850 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 Neverstop Laser 1202w or Epson EcoTank ET-4850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 — leads on quality (88 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or Epson EcoTank ET-4850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 — leads on reliability (86 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.