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We often make the mistake of looking at printers and after the printing abilities, we tend to go for the cheapest. This leads to the problem of not considering the cost of ink replacement, which in the end can cost more than the printer itself.
The Epson EcoTank range has solved the problem of expensive ink cartridge replacements. We are going to look at the features and specifications of two, in particular, the Epson ET-2650 vs ET-2750. We will add in a side by side chart for a quick view of the what the two printers have to offer and include some pros and cons of both.
We will start by seeing what the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750 have in common.
Epson ET-2650 vs ET-2750 – Similarities
Quick Glance
Here is a quick recap of the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750.
Connectivity
You can connect the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750 via USB, although the cable is not included. They also have built-in wireless and Wi-Fi Direct so you can print straight from your smartphones and tablets (both Windows and Mac). If you have Alexa, you will be able to activate the printers with voice commands.
Printing Resolution
The high-quality printing with the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750 is thanks to the 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi (dots per inch) resolution.
Paper Tray Capacity
Both the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750 have a paper tray with a 100-sheet capacity.
LCD Display
The printers are both more compact compared with others but still, the 1.44-inch LCD color display on the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750 is rather small.
2-sided Printing
The product descriptions are somewhat misleading for the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750. Both will allow for 2-sided printing, but this feature is not automatic.
Let’s take a look at some of the differences between the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750.
Differences Between Epson ET-2650 and Epson ET-2750
Appearance
The design for both is visually appealing. They are smart, black, and on the front of each, you can see your ink tank levels. They are slightly different in size.
Epson ET-2650
The printer measures 6.7 x 17.5 x 12 inches. It weighs 10.8 pounds.
Epson ET-2750
Here, the dimensions are 7.4 x 13.7 x 14.8 inches and it weighs a little more at 12.1 pounds.
The Winner Is- A Tie
Printing Speeds
The printing speeds of the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750 are within the average range. The difference is hardly noticeable.
The Epson ET-2650
For black copies, you will get 10 pages per minute and 4.5 color pages per minute.
The Epson ET-2750
In this case, the pages per minute for black copies is 10.5 and for color copies 5.
The Winner Is- The Epson ET-2750
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What’s Included
This is probably the highlight of the EcoTank printers, specifically, the ink. Bear in mind that the exact number of copies will depend on the images, print settings, and temperature.
Epson ET-2650
Inside the box, there is a power cord, a CD-ROM and documentation. There are 4 ink bottles that are used to fill the tanks inside the printer. Based on an average of 150 prints per month, there is enough ink for up to 2 years and you will be able to print up to 4,000 black pages and 6,500 color pages. It’s the equivalent of around 20 cartridges.
Epson ET-2750
You will find the power cord, CD-ROM and documentation. There are also 4 ink bottles. There is enough for 6,500 black pages and 5,200 color pages, approximately 30 cartridges.
The Winner Is- The Epson ET-2750
Value for Money
Naturally, these printers are more expensive than others, but when you consider you could be saving between 80%-90% on ink, it makes it worth it.
Epson ET-2650
Though it is cheaper, we don’t have any information on the warranty.
Epson ET-2750
Depending on any offers available, this could be up to $100 more expensive. There is a 2-year warranty available or 50,000 plain paper sheets printed, whichever happens first.
The Winner Is- A Tie
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Pros and Cons
Before our final verdict, we will go over a few pros and cons of the two EcoTank printers from Epson.
Epson ET-2650
Pros:
- Close to laser print quality
- It handles being connected to multiple devices at the same time
- Setup is incredibly simple when you follow the instructions
Cons:
- The scanner could be better
Epson ET-2750
Pros:
- Scanned images are much clearer
- There is an unbelievable amount of ink
- You have Google Cloud printing
Cons:
- It’s a little loud
The Final Verdict
You might feel that both the Epson ET-2650 and the Epson ET-2750 are lacking some of the typical features that you see in a printer, for example, an auto doc feeder, larger paper trays and 2sided scanning. Really, the main reason for choosing one of these is because of the EcoTank printing and the savings.
Today’s overall winner is the Epson ET-2750, but it was still a difficult call. After testing all of the features, we found that there were a couple of things that made it worth the extra investment. In the first place, the printer is more economical in ink consumption. With the same size bottles, you are able to ger more color and black copies. The quality for both printers was good, but it did help that the scanner was better with the Epson ET-2750. We also felt that having scan to email and Google Cloud printing are quite important features to have.