Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 vs HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw

The Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.9 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 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

Pick the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if you care most about pages/min (color) and pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono), adf.

Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, airprint, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.