Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 vs Lexmark - MC3326adwe
Between the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 and MC3326adwe, the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 comes out ahead in pages/min (mono) and airprint, while the MC3326adwe wins on pages/min (color). Overall, the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 scores 60.4 and the MC3326adwe scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (60.4 vs 59.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 if you care most about pages/min (mono) and airprint. The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono), airprint.
Pick the MC3326adwe if you care most about pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are pages/min (color).
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
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 |
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