Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | HP - Envy Inspire 7955e |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 10 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 15 |
| ADF | false | true |
Between the EcoTank ET-2850 and Envy Inspire 7955e, the EcoTank ET-2850 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Envy Inspire 7955e wins on pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). Overall, the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 63.4 and the Envy Inspire 7955e scores 66.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Envy Inspire 7955e edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.4 vs 66.5), but the 3.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The EcoTank ET-2850 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Envy Inspire 7955e if you care most about pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono), adf. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 100.00% more. 10 vs 5.
Both ship with comparable type, color, auto duplex, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 or HP - Envy Inspire 7955e?
HP - Envy Inspire 7955e leads the current Mars Score by 3.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 if…
Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose HP - Envy Inspire 7955e if…
HP - Envy Inspire 7955e has the measurable edge on ppm color, ppm mono, has adf.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why HP - Envy Inspire 7955e wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 100.00% more. 10 vs 5.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 42.86% more. 15 vs 10.5.
- ▲Has ADF.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | HP - Envy Inspire 7955e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Inkjet AIO |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 15lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 10lead |
| Resolution | 5760x1440 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | HP - Envy Inspire 7955e |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | false | truelead |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |