Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 38,497 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $369.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Lower price
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One
- Price
- $329.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $388 | $354 |
| After 2 years | $405 | $378 |
| After 3 years | $423 | $402 |
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One on total cost after about 38,497 pages — roughly 77 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 18 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 9 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 10,000 pages | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,600 pages/mo | 500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.4-inch color touchscreen | 2.2-inch Mono Touchscreen MGD (Mono Graphics 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) | 7.3 | 4.66 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.99 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One
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-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 26% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One — $40 less to buy — it would take about 38,497 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer — 18 ppm vs 11 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $369.99
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-OneBuy — $329.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 38,497 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- Print speed (mono): Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 18 ppm, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 11 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9 ppm, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 5 ppm. Resolution: Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Epson EcoTank ET-4950 All-in-One Supertank Printer 10,000 pages, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 1,000 pages.