Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer costs $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 358 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $315.49
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $449 | $538 |
| After 2 years | $583 | $765 |
| After 3 years | $717 | $993 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.6¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e on total cost after about 358 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 20 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 25,000 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,500 pages/mo | 1,500 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) | 11.8 | 9.29 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $57.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e
Cheapest to run: HP 937e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer — about 41% lower cost per page (2.2¢ vs 3.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e — $6 less to buy — it would take about 358 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $315.49
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125eBuy — $309.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 41% cheaper per page (2.2¢ vs 3.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e is about $6 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 358 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 18 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 1200 x 1200. Display: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 2.7-inch color touchscreen, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display).