HP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
80
/ 100
From $299
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Pick Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 80
vs 90 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Score breakdown
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80 speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
90 speed 86
quality 90
cost 82
reliability 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Photo EcoTank inkjet |
| 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 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e vs Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Which is better, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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.