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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson ET-2870 & HP Smart Tank 210
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ET-2870 and Smart Tank 210 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ET-2870 | Smart Tank 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | HP |
| Product Family | EcoTank | Smart Tank |
| Canonical Model | ET-2870 | Smart Tank 210 |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2023 year |
| Printer Type | Colour multifunction ink tank printer | Colour ink-tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home and small office | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | None in supplied list | Smart Tank 200 series and regional-channel suffixes merged |
| Print Technology | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) | HP Thermal Inkjet refillable tank |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 30000 pages | 3000 pages/month page |
| Print Head | Epson Micro Piezo printhead | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Nozzle Configuration | 180 black nozzles; 59 nozzles per colour | — |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Dye ink | Pigment black + dye colour |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 4800 x 1200 optimized colour; 1200 x 1200 black dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 10 ipm | 12 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 5 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 33 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | 15 ppm | 16 ppm |
| First Page Out Colour | 16 sec | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | 10 x 15 cm | A4 / Letter |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 69 sec | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 10 sec | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 400-800 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | — |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 | — |
| Mono Scan Speed | 11 (flatbed) sec/page | — |
| Colour Scan Speed | 28 (flatbed) sec/page | — |
| Copy Function | Yes | — |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper | Plain, photo, brochure, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | HP App |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS; Windows Server | Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 104 | HP GT53 / GT53XL black; GT52 colour |
| Replacement Black Yield | 4500 page | 6000 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 7500 page | 8000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 347 x 179 mm | — |
| Operating Power | 12 W | — |
| Display | Colour, 3,7 cm | 1.1 inch icon LCD |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Included Black Yield | 3600 page | — |
| Included Colour Yield | 6500 page | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 4.1 kg | — |
What is the difference between ET-2870 and Smart Tank 210?
ET-2870 and Smart Tank 210 share specifications such as ISO Colour Speed (5 ipm), Wi-Fi (Yes), Colour Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop).
The main differences: Functions (ET-2870: Print, Scan, Copy, Smart Tank 210: Print); ISO Black Speed (ET-2870: 10 ipm, Smart Tank 210: 12 ipm).
ET-2870 may suit users who need its differing values, while Smart Tank 210 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.