Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer vs HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer costs $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 85 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $126.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 9.7¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $710 | $1,128 |
| After 2 years | $1,294 | $2,137 |
| After 3 years | $1,878 | $3,145 |
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 7.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 85 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 10 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5 ppm | 7 ppm |
| Resolution | 5760 x 1440 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 400 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.4-inch color LCD | 2.4-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen (320 x 240) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 4.3 | 6.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 232XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $36.99 · 9.7¢/page · 380pg yield
HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 68 Black Original Ink Cartridge — $26.89 · 16.8¢/page · 160pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer — about 42% lower cost per page (9.7¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer — $6 less to buy — it would take about 85 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $126.00
HP Envy 6555 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $119.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 42% cheaper per page (9.7¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer is about $6 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 85 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer and the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (color): Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 7 ppm. Resolution: Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer No, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer Yes. Display: Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 2.4-inch color LCD, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 2.4-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen (320 x 240).