Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 5,179 pages.
Lower price
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $249.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $269.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $501 | $498 |
| After 2 years | $752 | $725 |
| After 3 years | $1,003 | $953 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 5,179 pages — roughly 11 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format 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) | 25 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 12 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | — | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 33,000 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen | 2.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen CGD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.2 | 14.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 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 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 936e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — about 9% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 4.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer — $20 less to buy — it would take about 5,179 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $249.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $269.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 9% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 4.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 5,179 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Duty cycle (monthly): Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 33,000 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 30,000 pages.