Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer vs HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer costs $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 3 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $159.97
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.0¢/pg
Lower price
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $159.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 10.5¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $580 | $789 |
| After 2 years | $1,000 | $1,418 |
| After 3 years | $1,420 | $2,047 |
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 3.5¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 3 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer | HP Envy Photo 7975 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 | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 7.5 ppm | 10 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 | Yes |
| Display | 2.4-inch color LCD | 2.7-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen, articulating |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.4 | 8.12 |
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 Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 64XL Black Original Ink Cartridge — $62.89 · 10.5¢/page · 600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — about 33% lower cost per page (7.0¢ vs 10.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer — $0 less to buy — it would take about 3 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 Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.97
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.89
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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 Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 33% cheaper per page (7.0¢ vs 10.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer or the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer is about $0 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 3 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 Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 14 ppm, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 7.5 ppm, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.