Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer vs HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 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-3823 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $79.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer | HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $331 | $1,098 |
| After 2 years | $582 | $2,107 |
| After 3 years | $833 | $3,115 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 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-3823 All-in-One Printer | HP DeskJet 2923 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 | 7.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 11 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 2400 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 26,000 pages | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,300 pages/mo | 100 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen | Icon LCD display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 8.8 | 3.43 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $46.00 · 4.2¢/page · 1,100pg yield
HP DeskJet 2923 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-3823 All-in-One Printer — about 75% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — $10 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — 21 ppm vs 7.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $79.99
HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $89.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer or the HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 75% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer or the HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer and the HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 21 ppm, HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer 7.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm, HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer 5.5 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400, HP DeskJet 2923 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.