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HP Smart Tank 7301 — Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
HP

HP Smart Tank 7301

Inkjet EcoTank · 2022

84
/ 100
From $399
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 wins by 2
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — EcoTank inkjet AIO
Epson

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

EcoTank inkjet AIO

86
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Smart Tank 7301 lands at 84 and Epson EcoTank ET-2850 at 86. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-2850 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP Smart Tank 7301 if…

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

Pick Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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-2850

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 leads on quality (86 vs 84).

Reliability

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 leads on reliability (84 vs 82).

Speed

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 leads on speed (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).

HP Smart Tank 7301 84
vs
86 Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Score breakdown

HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 82
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

HP Smart Tank 7301 versus Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Smart Tank 7301 Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Type
Inkjet EcoTank
EcoTank inkjet AIO
Release year
2022
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HP Smart Tank 7301

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-2850

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 Smart Tank 7301 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Which is better, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson EcoTank ET-2850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +

At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Is Epson EcoTank ET-2850 worth the price? +

At $299, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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 Smart Tank 7301 or Epson EcoTank ET-2850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson EcoTank ET-2850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — leads on reliability (84 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.