Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 24 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 24 |
| AirPrint | true | false |
| ADF | false | true |
Between the EcoTank ET-2850 and MC3326adwe, the EcoTank ET-2850 comes out ahead in airprint, while the MC3326adwe wins on pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). Overall, the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 63.4 and the MC3326adwe scores 72.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MC3326adwe is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EcoTank ET-2850 if you care most about airprint. The biggest gaps in its favor are airprint. The single most decisive one: Has AirPrint.
Pick the MC3326adwe 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) — 380.00% more. 24 vs 5.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MC3326adwe is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 or Lexmark - MC3326adwe?
Lexmark - MC3326adwe leads the current Mars Score by 9.1 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 has the measurable edge on has airprint.
Choose Lexmark - MC3326adwe if…
Lexmark - MC3326adwe 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
- ▲Has AirPrint.
Why Lexmark - MC3326adwe wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 380.00% more. 24 vs 5.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 128.57% more. 24 vs 10.5.
- ▲Has ADF.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 24lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 24lead |
| Resolution | 5760x1440 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | false | truelead |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | truelead | false |