Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs $84 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 72,539 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $534.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Lower price
HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $449.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $551 | $474 |
| After 2 years | $568 | $498 |
| After 3 years | $585 | $522 |
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 72,539 pages — roughly 146 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 9 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 5,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch color touchscreen | 2-Line LCD with Smart guided Buttons, 2.0 x 0.4 in (50.8 x 10.16 mm) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.7 | 7.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.00 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle — $23.89 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 29% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer — $84 less to buy — it would take about 72,539 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $534.00
HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $449.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 29% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer is about $84 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $84 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 72,539 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer 17 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Resolution: Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer No, HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer Yes. Display: Epson EcoTank ET-15000 All-in-One Supertank Printer 2.7-inch color touchscreen, HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer 2-Line LCD with Smart guided Buttons, 2.0 x 0.4 in (50.8 x 10.16 mm).