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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 P900 wins by 8
Epson SureColor P900 — Fine-art inkjet · 2020
Epson

Epson SureColor P900

Fine-art inkjet · 2020

92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Smart Tank 7301 lands at 84 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 P900 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 P900

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on quality (92 vs 84).

Reliability

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on reliability (90 vs 82).

Speed

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on speed (88 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 $1,499).

HP Smart Tank 7301 84
vs
92 Epson SureColor P900

Score breakdown

HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90

Specs side-by-side

HP Smart Tank 7301 versus Epson SureColor P900 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Smart Tank 7301 Epson SureColor P900
Type
Inkjet EcoTank
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
2022
2020

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 P900

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 P900

Which is better, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 P900 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson SureColor P900 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 P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on quality (92 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on reliability (90 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.