Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 36 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 36 |
| ADF | false | true |
Between the EcoTank ET-2850 and VersaLink C405, the EcoTank ET-2850 comes out ahead in several specs, while the VersaLink C405 wins on pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). Overall, the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 63.4 and the VersaLink C405 scores 80.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The VersaLink C405 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.8 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.
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 VersaLink C405 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) — 620.00% more. 36 vs 5.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, airprint, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the VersaLink C405 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 Xerox - VersaLink C405?
Xerox - VersaLink C405 leads the current Mars Score by 16.8 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 Xerox - VersaLink C405 if…
Xerox - VersaLink C405 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 Xerox - VersaLink C405 wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 620.00% more. 36 vs 5.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 242.86% more. 36 vs 10.5.
- ▲Has ADF.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 36lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 36lead |
| Resolution | 5760x1440 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | false | truelead |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |