Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $199.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Best overall
HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $169.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $224 | $194 |
| After 2 years | $248 | $218 |
| After 3 years | $272 | $242 |
HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 10 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 5760 x 1440 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 3,000 pages | 3,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 1.44-inch color LCD | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5 | 5.03 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 522 Black Ink Bottle — $17.99 · 0.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield
HP Smart Tank 5003 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: HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer — about 0% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer — $30 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $199.99
HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $169.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 0% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Resolution: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5760 x 1440, HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer Yes, HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer No. Display: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 1.44-inch color LCD, HP Smart Tank 5003 All-in-One Printer 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display.