Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer vs HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer costs $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 171 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $99.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 6.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer | HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $469 | $982 |
| After 2 years | $839 | $1,879 |
| After 3 years | $1,208 | $2,777 |
Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 8.8¢ less per page. It overtakes HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 171 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer | HP DeskJet 2827e 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) | 15.8 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 11.3 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 5760 x 1440 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 100 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 2.4-inch LCD | Icon LCD display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 6.6 | 3.43 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 302 Standard-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $15.39 · 6.2¢/page · 250pg yield
HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 67XL Black High Yield Original Ink Cartridge — $35.89 · 15.0¢/page · 240pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer — about 59% lower cost per page (6.2¢ vs 15.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer — $15 less to buy — it would take about 171 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer — 15.8 ppm vs 7.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $99.99
HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One PrinterBuy — $84.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer or the HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 59% cheaper per page (6.2¢ vs 15.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer or the HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer?
- The HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer is about $15 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 171 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer and the HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer 15.8 ppm, HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer 7.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer 11.3 ppm, HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer 5.5 ppm. Resolution: Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440, HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic duplex: Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 All-in-One Printer Yes, HP DeskJet 2827e All-in-One Printer No.