Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $535.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.5¢/pg
Best overall
HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $469.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $564 | $494 |
| After 2 years | $592 | $518 |
| After 3 years | $620 | $542 |
HP Smart Tank 7602 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 Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 7602 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, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 9.5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 33,000 pages | 6,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,600 pages/mo | 1,200 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.4-inch color touchscreen | 3-inch Touchscreen MGD (Mono Graphics Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 | 7.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 542 Black Ink Bottle — $34.99 · 0.5¢/page · 7,500pg yield
HP Smart Tank 7602 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 7602 All-in-One Printer — about 15% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer — $66 less to buy.
Where to buy
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $535.99
HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $469.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 15% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 0.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer is about $66 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer 17 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9.5 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5180 All-in-One Supertank Printer 33,000 pages, HP Smart Tank 7602 All-in-One Printer 6,000 pages.