Zebra
Zebra ZD420
Label thermal · 2018
84
/ 100
From $399
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 8
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, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Epson SureColor P900 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Zebra ZD420 84
vs 92 Epson SureColor P900
Score breakdown
Zebra ZD420
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
| Spec | Zebra ZD420 | Epson SureColor P900 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Label thermal | Fine-art inkjet |
| Release year | 2018 | 2020 |
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 P900
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 P900
Which is better, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +
At $399, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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.