Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 vs Lexmark - MC3326adwe
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 12 | 24 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25 | 24 |
| AirPrint | true | false |
Between the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 and MC3326adwe, the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 comes out ahead in pages/min (mono) / airprint, while the MC3326adwe wins on pages/min (color). Overall, the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 scores 73.1 and the MC3326adwe scores 72.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 72.5). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 if you care most about pages/min (mono) / airprint. The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono), airprint. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 4.17% more. 25 vs 24.
Pick the MC3326adwe if you care most about pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 100.00% more. 24 vs 12.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, 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 - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 or Lexmark - MC3326adwe?
Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 leads the current Mars Score by 0.6 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 - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 if…
Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 has the measurable edge on ppm mono, has airprint.
Choose Lexmark - MC3326adwe if…
Lexmark - MC3326adwe has the measurable edge on ppm color.
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 - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 4.17% more. 25 vs 24.
- ▲Has AirPrint.
Why Lexmark - MC3326adwe wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 100.00% more. 24 vs 12.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25lead | 24 |
| Pages/min (color) | 12 | 24lead |
| Resolution | 4800x2400 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Tabloidlead | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | truelead | false |