Epson EcoTank ET-2400 Black
Score: 76/100
HP DeskJet 2855e
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 is a cartridge-free all-in-one printer offering very low ink costs and solid wireless connectivity. Its modest print speed and modest paper capacity keep it from high-volume tasks. Best for home offices and small businesses that prioritize operating cost over speed.
The HP DeskJet 2855e is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet designed for light home use, offering decent print quality and easy setup via the HP Smart app. Its manual duplex, low duty cycle, and lack of borderless printing limit higher-volume or photo-centric tasks. Ideal for students or occasional home printing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 4,800 dpibest | |
10 ppmbest | 7.5 ppm | |
5 ppm | 5.5 ppmbest | |
3,000 pagesbest | 1,000 pages | |
500 pagesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 W | 2.8 Wbest |
100 sheetsbest | 60 sheets | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Efficiency(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 12 W | 2.8 W |
General(2) | ||
Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | 3000 pages | 1000 pages |
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 5760x1440 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 10 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 5 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | Legal,A4,Letter,Executive,Half Letter,A6,No.10 Envelope | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10 envelopes,custom |
Physical Specs(5) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (sheets) | 100 sheets | 60 sheets |
Width (mm) | 375 mm | 424 mm |
Depth (mm) | 578 mm | 304 mm |
Height (mm) | 253 mm | 154 mm |
Weight (kg) | 3.9 kg | 3.42 kg |
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Reviewers consistently highlighted the EcoTank ET-2400's cost-effectiveness, noting the cartridge-free design and high-yield ink bottles as a major advantage for home-office and small-business users. The printer's genuine Epson build quality, reliable rear-feed paper handling, and versatile high-resolution flatbed scanner were also praised, positioning it as a solid all-in-one solution for budget-conscious buyers.
Users echo the professional sentiment, especially valuing the rear-feed paper path that reduces jams with thicker media and the generous ink supply that lasts for years. The combination of wireless connectivity and sufficient paper capacity is seen as convenient for everyday home-office tasks, while the borderless photo printing and high-resolution scanning receive positive remarks.
“a relatively straight path down into the printer (rather than being pulled 180 degrees from a bottom tray), this model is much less likely to jam when you're using thicker paper or cardstock.”
“ease of use, overall performance, print quality, compact size, straightforward setup, wireless connectivity, quietness, and lightweight build.”
“perfect for home office or living space”
Professional reviewers commend the DeskJet 2855e for its simplicity, compact footprint, and reliable performance in light‑duty home settings. They highlight the seamless wireless setup, AI‑driven HP Smart app integration, and respectable print speeds, while noting that its low duty cycle and lack of automatic duplex keep it from being a work‑group solution.
Everyday users consistently appreciate the printer's easy setup, small size, and satisfactory print quality for everyday documents and photos. Common praise centers on quiet operation and low power usage, while complaints focus on manual duplex, limited paper capacity, and occasional confusion over the package weight and ink subscription model.
