Compare Epson EcoTank ET-2860 vs HP DeskJet 2820e All-in-One
In this technical comparison between the Epson EcoTank ET-2860 and the HP DeskJet 2820e All-in-One, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $180 - $220 USD and £59.00 / $70.00.
| Specifications |
Epson EcoTank ET-2860 |
HP DeskJet 2820e All-in-One |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free Inkjet (Refillable Ink Tank) | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Copy, Scan |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color |
| Print speed | 10.0 ipm (Mono) / 5.0 ipm (Color); Max Draft: 33 ppm (Mono) / 15 ppm (Color) | Black (ISO): Up to 7.5 ppm Color (ISO): Up to 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution | Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi | Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi (on selected HP photo papers) |
| Duplex printing | Yes (Manual only) | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Max paper size | A4 / Letter / Legal (supports long paper up to 1.2 meters) | A4 (also supports B5, A6, and DL envelopes) |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed |
| Scan resolution | Optical: 1200 x 2400 dpi | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Approx. 10 sec (Mono) / 16 sec (Color) for a single page | lack (ISO): Up to 6 cpm Color (ISO): Up to 3 cpm |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | Epson 104 Ink Bottles (Dye-based) | Pigment-based (black); Dye-based (tri-color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~4,500 pages | Color: ~7,500 pages | Standard (HP 305): ~120 pages black / ~100 pages color High Yield (HP 305XL): ~240 pages black / ~200 pages color |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | 100 Sheets (Rear feed) | 60 sheets |
| Output tray capacity | 30 Sheets | 25 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain paper, Photo paper (up to 300g/m²), Envelopes (C6, DL) | Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct | Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (Dual-band) |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | Epson Smart Panel app, Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect | HP app, Apple AirPrint, Chrome OS, Mopria-certified |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD screen (Status LED indicators only) | Icon LCD display |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Wi-Fi, Network Status, Copy Color/Mono, Stop) | 7 buttons (Power, Cancel, Resume, Info, Wi-Fi, Color Copy, Black Copy) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | 12W (Copying) | 4.5W (Ready) | 0.7W (Sleep) | 2.8 W (Ready), 1.4 W (Sleep), 0.3 W (Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 50.0 dB(A) | 6.1 B(A) (Acoustic Power) / 54 dB(A) (Acoustic Pressure) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 375 mm (W) x 347 mm (D) x 179 mm (H) | 425 x 304 x 154 mm (Minimum) |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 3.42 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | ET-2860 Printer, 4x 65ml Ink Bottles (Full set), Power Cable, Setup Guide | Printer, Setup Black Cartridge, Setup Tri-color Cartridge, Regulatory flyer, Setup guide, Reference guide, Power cord. |
| Price | Approximately $180 - $220 USD | £59.00 / $70.00 |
| Full Details | EcoTank ET-2860 - Full Specifications | DeskJet 2820e All-in-One - Full Specifications |