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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 SureColor F170 wins by 2
Epson SureColor F170 — Dye-sub · 2021
Epson

Epson SureColor F170

Dye-sub · 2021

86
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor F170 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Smart Tank 7301 lands at 84 and Epson SureColor F170 at 86. That puts Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 if…

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

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

Quality

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on quality (86 vs 84).

Reliability

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on reliability (84 vs 82).

Speed

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on speed (82 vs 80).

Value for money

HP Smart Tank 7301

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP Smart Tank 7301 more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).

HP Smart Tank 7301 84
vs
86 Epson SureColor F170

Score breakdown

HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Epson SureColor F170
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

HP Smart Tank 7301 versus Epson SureColor F170 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Smart Tank 7301 Epson SureColor F170
Type
Inkjet EcoTank
Dye-sub
Release year
2022
2021

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 SureColor F170

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

FAQ: HP Smart Tank 7301 vs Epson SureColor F170

Which is better, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson SureColor F170? +

Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170? +

Epson SureColor F170 — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson SureColor F170? +

Epson SureColor F170 — leads on reliability (84 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.