Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4,864 pages.
Lower price
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $229.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.6¢/pg
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $269.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $507 | $498 |
| After 2 years | $784 | $725 |
| After 3 years | $1,061 | $953 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 0.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 4,864 pages — roughly 10 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format 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) | 8.5 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 8 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 5760 x 1440 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | 2.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen CGD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.8 | 14.6 |
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 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 936e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — about 18% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 4.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — $40 less to buy — it would take about 4,864 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — 22 ppm vs 8.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $229.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $269.99
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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 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 18% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 4.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4,864 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 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Resolution: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer No, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer Yes.