Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer costs $60 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,251 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $229.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.6¢/pg
Lower price
HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $169.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $507 | $607 |
| After 2 years | $784 | $1,045 |
| After 3 years | $1,061 | $1,482 |
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 2.7¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 2,251 pages — roughly 5 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e 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) | 8.5 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 8 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 5760 x 1440 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | 2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.8 | 7.98 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 279XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $23.09 · 4.6¢/page · 500pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e 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-980 All-in-One Printer — about 37% lower cost per page (4.6¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer — $60 less to buy — it would take about 2,251 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer — 20 ppm vs 8.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $229.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One PrinterBuy — $169.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 37% cheaper per page (4.6¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer is about $60 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $60 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,251 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.