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Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

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, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 if…

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

Pick Epson SureColor F170 if…

  • Wireless printing (most)
  • Current-gen firmware
  • Mature driver support
Zebra ZD420 84
vs
86 Epson SureColor F170

Score breakdown

Zebra ZD420
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

Zebra ZD420 versus Epson SureColor F170 — full spec comparison
Spec Zebra ZD420 Epson SureColor F170
Type
Label thermal
Dye-sub
Release year
2018
2021

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 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: Zebra ZD420 vs Epson SureColor F170

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

At $399, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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.