Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer vs HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer costs $70 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,153 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $229.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Lower price
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $159.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 10.5¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $494 | $789 |
| After 2 years | $758 | $1,418 |
| After 3 years | $1,022 | $2,047 |
Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 6.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 1,153 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy Photo 7975 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) | 9.5 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 9 ppm | 10 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 | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | 2.7-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen, articulating |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.64 | 8.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 340XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $21.99 · 4.4¢/page · 500pg yield
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 64XL Black Original Ink Cartridge — $62.89 · 10.5¢/page · 600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer — about 58% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 10.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer — $70 less to buy — it would take about 1,153 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer — 15 ppm vs 9.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $229.99
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 58% cheaper per page (4.4¢ vs 10.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer is about $70 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $70 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,153 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer and the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer 9.5 ppm, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer No, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer Yes.