Epson EcoTank ET-4800 White
Score: 81/100
HP Smart Tank 5101
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 is a wireless all-in-one printer that uses high-capacity ink tanks for low-cost color printing and includes a 30-sheet ADF, fax, and Ethernet connectivity. Its manual duplex, modest speeds, and limited duty cycle keep it from high-throughput office use. Ideal for home offices and small businesses that value ink economy and versatile connectivity.
The HP Smart Tank 5101 is a wireless all-in-one ink-tank printer offering low-cost high-volume printing and borderless photo capability. It lacks automatic duplex and an automatic document feeder, which can slow batch jobs. Ideal for home or small-office users who prioritize ink economy and connectivity over high-speed duplex scanning.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,760 dpibest | 4,800 dpi | |
10 ppm | 12 ppmbest | |
5 ppmbest | 5 ppmbest | |
3,000 pagesbest | 3,000 pagesbest | |
— | 400 pagesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.5 W | 3.023 Wbest |
2,400 dpibest | 1,200 dpi | |
100 sheetsbest | 100 sheetsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Efficiency(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 4.5 W | 3.023 W |
Scan Performance(1) | ||
Scan Resolution (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 5760x1440 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 10 ppm | 12 ppm |
Features(2) | ||
Duplex Printing | false | true |
Supported Paper Sizes | Legal,Letter,A4,B5,A5,A6,B6,8.5x13,half letter,5x7,4x6,user-definable | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10/DL,A4,B5,A6 |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 373 mm | 434.66 mm |
Depth (mm) | 345 mm | 361 mm |
Height (mm) | 236 mm | 157 mm |
Weight (kg) | 5.0 kg | 5.03 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the ET-4800 for its cartridge-free ink system that dramatically cuts operating costs, its high resolution output, and its robust connectivity options including Ethernet. The large 30-sheet ADF and borderless photo capability are also seen as strong points for home-office and small-business users, though the manual duplex and modest print speeds are noted as trade-offs compared with higher-end models.
Consumers love the low cost per print, the 30-sheet ADF and the ability to print from phones and tablets. The main complaints are about the manual duplex, slower speeds and the limited duty cycle for heavy users.
Choose Epson EcoTank if automatic duplex and ADF are essential; choose HP Smart Tank 5101 for tighter space, HP app integration, and comparable ink yield.
Professional reviewers commend the HP Smart Tank 5101 for its dependable high-volume performance, low operating cost thanks to the large ink tanks, and environmentally conscious design. They also appreciate its compact size and strong print quality, especially for borderless photos. However, they consistently criticize the missing automatic duplex and ADF, and the limitation of top-end color resolution to wired PC connections.
While direct user reviews are not quoted, product pages and retailer descriptions suggest everyday users value the long-lasting ink, easy wireless setup via the HP Smart app, and the printer's ability to handle photo and borderless prints. No major complaints are highlighted, indicating general satisfaction with its core functions, though the lack of auto-duplex and ADF may be noted by power users.
