Between the EcoTank ET-2850 and MC3326adwe, the EcoTank ET-2850 comes out ahead in airprint, while the MC3326adwe wins on pages/min (color) and pages/min (mono). Overall, the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 43.5 and the MC3326adwe scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MC3326adwe is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.8 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.
Pick the EcoTank ET-2850 if you care most about airprint. The biggest gaps in its favor are airprint.
Pick the MC3326adwe 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, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MC3326adwe is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 wins
- ▲Has AirPrint.
Why Lexmark - MC3326adwe wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 380.00% more. 24 vs 5.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 128.57% more. 24 vs 10.5.
- ▲Has ADF.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 24lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 24lead |
| Resolution | 5760x1440 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | false | truelead |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | truelead | false |
Spec-level deep dives
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