Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 743 pages.
Lower price
Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $149.97
- Cost per page (mono)
- 8.6¢/pg
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $159.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $668 | $597 |
| After 2 years | $1,187 | $1,035 |
| After 3 years | $1,705 | $1,472 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 743 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 10 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 5760 x 1440 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.4-inch color LCD | 2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 4.3 | 7.98 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 212XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $43.19 · 8.6¢/page · 500pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 923e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $72.89 · 7.3¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — about 16% lower cost per page (7.3¢ vs 8.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer — $10 less to buy — it would take about 743 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — 20 ppm vs 10 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $149.97
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 16% cheaper per page (7.3¢ vs 8.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 743 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson Expression Home XP-4105 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.