Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer costs $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $139.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $402 | $577 |
| After 2 years | $664 | $1,015 |
| After 3 years | $925 | $1,452 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 2.9¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e on total cost after about 4 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 21 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 11 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 2400 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 26,000 pages | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,300 pages/mo | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.8 | 8 |
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 OfficeJet Pro 8135e
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 WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer — about 40% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — $0 less to buy — it would take about 4 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $139.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135eBuy — $139.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 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 WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is about $0 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 21 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 26,000 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 20,000 pages.