Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 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-4720 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $222.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $352 | $677 |
| After 2 years | $481 | $1,115 |
| After 3 years | $611 | $1,552 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 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-4720 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) | 20 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 20 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 25,000 pages | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,500 pages/mo | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch color 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) | 9.1 | 8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $55.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg 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-4720 All-in-One Printer — about 70% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — $17 less to buy.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $222.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135eBuy — $239.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 70% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer is about $17 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 25,000 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 20,000 pages. Recommended volume: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 1,500 pages/mo, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 800 pages/mo.