Between the EcoTank ET-2850 and VersaLink C405, the EcoTank ET-2850 comes out ahead in several specs, while the VersaLink C405 wins on pages/min (color) and pages/min (mono). Overall, the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 43.5 and the VersaLink C405 scores 71.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The VersaLink C405 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 28.4 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 VersaLink C405 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 VersaLink C405 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Xerox - VersaLink C405 wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 620.00% more. 36 vs 5.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 242.86% more. 36 vs 10.5.
- ▲Has ADF.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 36lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 36lead |
| Resolution | 5760x1440 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | false | truelead |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
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