Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer
- Price
- $249.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $267 | $274 |
| After 2 years | $284 | $298 |
| After 3 years | $302 | $322 |
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 10.5 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | — | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 600 pages/mo | 500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 1.44-inch color LCD | 2.2-inch Mono Touchscreen MGD (Mono Graphics Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5.4 | 4.66 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.99 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One
Cheapest to run: HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle — $23.89 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer — about 26% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer — $1 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One — it adds faxing, which the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank PrinterBuy — $249.00
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-OneBuy — $249.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- The Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- The Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer 10.5 ppm, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 11 ppm. Recommended volume: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer 600 pages/mo, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 500 pages/mo. Automatic duplex: Epson WorkForce ST-C2100 Supertank Printer Yes, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One No.