HP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
80
/ 100
From $299
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 wins by 8
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e lands at 80 and Epson EcoTank ET-4850 at 88. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-4850 ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-4850 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 80
vs 88 Epson EcoTank ET-4850
Score breakdown
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80 speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
88 speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e | Epson EcoTank ET-4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | EcoTank inkjet AIO |
| Speed | 20 ipm | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | — |
| ADF | Yes | — |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Pros
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
Cons
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e vs Epson EcoTank ET-4850
Which is better, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e or Epson EcoTank ET-4850? +
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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.