Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 322 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $169.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Lower price
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $159.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $421 | $597 |
| After 2 years | $672 | $1,035 |
| After 3 years | $923 | $1,472 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 3.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 322 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 25 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 12 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 2400 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 33,000 pages | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen | 2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 11.9 | 7.98 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $46.00 · 4.2¢/page · 1,100pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 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-4830 All-in-One Printer — about 43% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — $10 less to buy — it would take about 322 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 20 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $169.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 43% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 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 322 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 33,000 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 20,000 pages.