Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer vs HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 80 pages.
Cheaper to run
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 4355 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $331 | $1,078 |
| After 2 years | $582 | $2,087 |
| After 3 years | $833 | $3,095 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 12.6¢ less per page. It overtakes HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 80 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer | HP DeskJet 4355 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 | 8.5 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 | 300 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen | Icon LCD display and button controls |
| 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 | 4.81 |
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 4355 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: HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer — $10 less to buy — it would take about 80 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP DeskJet 4355 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 8.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $79.99
HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $69.99
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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 4355 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 4355 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 80 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer and the HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 21 ppm, HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm, HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer 5.5 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3823 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400, HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.