Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer vs HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer costs $81 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 826 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $161.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.0¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $581 | $1,088 |
| After 2 years | $1,001 | $2,097 |
| After 3 years | $1,421 | $3,105 |
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 9.8¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 826 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy 6155 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) | 14 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 7.5 ppm | 7 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 400 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 2.4-inch color LCD | 2.4-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen (320 x 240) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.4 | 5.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 202XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $38.49 · 7.0¢/page · 550pg yield
HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 68 Black Original Ink Cartridge — $26.89 · 16.8¢/page · 160pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — about 58% lower cost per page (7.0¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer — $81 less to buy — it would take about 826 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $161.00
HP Envy 6155 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $79.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 58% cheaper per page (7.0¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer is about $81 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $81 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 826 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer and the HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 14 ppm, HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 7.5 ppm, HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer 7 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200, HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.