Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 | HP - Envy Inspire 7955e |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 25 | 15 |
| Pages/min (color) | 12 | 10 |
Between the EcoTank ET-5850 and Envy Inspire 7955e, the EcoTank ET-5850 comes out ahead in pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color), while the Envy Inspire 7955e wins on several specs. Overall, the EcoTank ET-5850 scores 73.1 and the Envy Inspire 7955e scores 66.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EcoTank ET-5850 edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 66.5), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EcoTank ET-5850 if you care most about pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono), pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 66.67% more. 25 vs 15.
The Envy Inspire 7955e similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable type, color, auto duplex, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EcoTank ET-5850 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-5850 or HP - Envy Inspire 7955e?
Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 leads the current Mars Score by 6.6 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-5850 if…
Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 has the measurable edge on ppm mono, ppm color.
Choose HP - Envy Inspire 7955e if…
HP - Envy Inspire 7955e does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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-5850 wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 66.67% more. 25 vs 15.
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 20.00% more. 12 vs 10.
Why HP - Envy Inspire 7955e wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 | HP - Envy Inspire 7955e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Inkjet AIO |
| Ink system | Refillable tanklead | Cartridge |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25lead | 15 |
| Pages/min (color) | 12lead | 10 |
| Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 | HP - Envy Inspire 7955e |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |