Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer

Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

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Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer

Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer

Price
$229.99
Cost per page (mono)
4.4¢/pg
Buy — $229.99

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipEpson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One PrinterHP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$494$677
After 2 years$758$1,115
After 3 years$1,022$1,552

Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

SpecEpson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One PrinterHP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copyprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)9.5 ppm20 ppm
Print speed (color)9 ppm10 ppm
Resolution5760 x 14401200 x 1200
Duty cycle (monthly)—20,000 pages
Recommended volume—800 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederNoYes
Display4.3-inch color touchscreen2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display)
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal, A4, PhotoLetter, Legal, Photo
Weight (kg)6.647.98

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 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: Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer — about 40% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 7.3¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer — $10 less to buy.
  • If you need faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 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 9.5 ppm mono.

Where to buy

Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $229.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $239.89

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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 OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
The Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 40% cheaper per page (4.4¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
The Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
Functions: Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer 9.5 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.