Epson · Released Jul 2021 Last verified June 8, 2026

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Review

Name: Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Brand: Epson

Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO

Specdex verdict Epson's Epson EcoTank ET-2850 is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.

Epson’s refillable AIO — huge savings per page if you print frequently.

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Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO

Specdex verdict

Strongly Recommended

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Ink tanks last ~2 years
+Low per-page cost
+Wi-Fi and duplex

Cons

−Initial ink setup messy
−Slower than laser
−Auto duplex in color only

Who's the Epson EcoTank ET-2850 for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Buy

At $299 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 86 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Epson EcoTank ET-2850.

Printer
Starter ink/toner
Power cable
Quick-start guide

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.