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 costs $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1 pages.

Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer

Price
$169.90
Cost per page (mono)
4.4¢/pg
Buy — $169.90
Lower price
HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer

Price
$169.89
Cost per page (mono)
7.3¢/pg
Buy — $169.89

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipEpson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One PrinterHP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$432$607
After 2 years$693$1,045
After 3 years$955$1,482

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 2.9¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 1 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.

Specs compared

SpecEpson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One PrinterHP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copy, faxprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)21 ppm20 ppm
Print speed (color)11 ppm10 ppm
Resolution4800 x 24001200 x 1200
Duty cycle (monthly)26,000 pages20,000 pages
Recommended volume1,300 pages/mo800 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederYesYes
Display2.7-inch LCD touchscreen2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display)
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal, A4, PhotoLetter, Legal, Photo
Weight (kg)8.87.98

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 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 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 8139e All-in-One Printer — $0 less to buy — it would take about 1 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.

Where to buy

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $169.90
HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One PrinterBuy — $169.89

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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 8139e All-in-One Printer?
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 8139e All-in-One Printer?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer 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 1 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 8139e All-in-One Printer?
Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 21 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Printer 26,000 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e All-in-One Printer 20,000 pages.