Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer vs HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $169.90
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $432 | $1,188 |
| After 2 years | $693 | $2,197 |
| After 3 years | $955 | $3,205 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 21 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 11 ppm | 7 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 2400 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 26,000 pages | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,300 pages/mo | 400 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen | 2.4-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen (320 x 240) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.8 | 6.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $47.99 · 4.4¢/page · 1,100pg yield
HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 68 Black Original Ink Cartridge — $26.89 · 16.8¢/page · 160pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer — about 74% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer — $10 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer — 21 ppm vs 10 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $169.90
HP Envy 6555 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $179.89
Compare with other models
- Brother MFC-J1365DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer
- Canon PIXMA TR7020a vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer
- Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer
- Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 74% cheaper per page (4.4¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer and the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 21 ppm, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 7 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.