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Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

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, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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)
Zebra ZD420 84
vs
86 Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Score breakdown

Zebra ZD420
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

Zebra ZD420 versus Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — full spec comparison
Spec Zebra ZD420 Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Type
Label thermal
EcoTank inkjet AIO
Release year
2018
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Zebra ZD420

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: Zebra ZD420 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Which is better, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +

At $399, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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.