Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer costs $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,861,449 pages.
Lower price
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $280.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cheaper to run
HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $309.99
- 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 7303 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $304 | $334 |
| After 2 years | $328 | $358 |
| After 3 years | $352 | $382 |
HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 0.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer on total cost after about 1,861,449 pages — roughly 3723 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson EcoTank ET-4800 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, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 10 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 5760 x 1440 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 3,000 pages | 5,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 1.44-inch color LCD | 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, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5 | 7.7 |
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 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: HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer — about 0% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $30 less to buy — it would take about 1,861,449 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer — 15 ppm vs 10 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $280.00
HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $309.99
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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 7303 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 7303 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 7303 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,861,449 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 10 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5760 x 1440, HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.