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HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 vs Epson WorkForce WF-7720
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HP OfficeJet Pro 7740
Epson WorkForce WF-7720
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Updated Jul 04, 2024 12:38 PM
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TypeAll in One
TechnologyInkjet
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
TypeAll in One
TechnologyInkjet
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
Variants
- OfficeJet Pro 7740 (Black & White)
- WorkForce WF-7720 (Black)
- WorkForce WF-7710 (Black)
Our Verdict
HP OfficeJet Pro 7740
Epson WorkForce WF-7720
The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is a better printer than the Epson WorkForce WF-7720. The HP can yield more pages from its black and color cartridges, it has a quicker print speed, and its cost-per-print is more affordable overall. However, the Epson feels better built, it has a better display screen, and its companion app can print off more kinds of files.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our printers test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Family
8.3
8.0
Cost-Per-Print
8.9
8.1
Average Color dE
5.90
11.30
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.032 US$/print
0.066 US$/print
Color Accuracy
7.1
5.4
Scanner Features
9.3
10
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
Type
All in One
All in One
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
Height
15.0" (38.0 cm)
16.5" (41.9 cm)
Width
23.0" (58.3 cm)
22.3" (56.7 cm)
Depth
18.5" (46.9 cm)
17.8" (45.2 cm)
In Use Picture
Height When In Use
15.0" (38.0 cm)
Width When In Use
23.0" (58.3 cm)
Depth When In Use
28.5" (72.4 cm)
Weight
42.5 lbs (19.3 kg)
48.9 lbs (22.2 kg)
Expected Maintenance
7.0
Ink Related Maintenance
Expected
Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
Display Screen
7.5
8.5
Display Screen Picture
Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
2.6" (6.7 cm)
4.3" (10.8 cm)
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Cartridge
8.0
6.8
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
Technology
Inkjet
Inkjet
SuperTank
No
No
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
3
3
Black Cartridge Model
HP 952 Black
Epson 252 Black
Tested Black Page Yield
60 prints
16 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
1,140 prints
304 prints
Color Cartridge Model
HP 952 C/M/Y
Epson 252 C/M/Y
Tested Color Page Yield
29 prints
12 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
664 prints
275 prints
Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
Third Party Cartridge
Purchased One Did Not Work
Yes
Ink Type
Pigment
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
Yes
Scanner Features
9.3
10
Scanner Flatbed Picture
Scanner
ADF + Flatbed
Yes
Scan Flatbed
Yes
ADF Capacity
35 pages
Scan Sheetfed
Yes
Scan Speed
9 PPM
Automatic Document Feeder
Yes
Duplex Scanning
Automatic (Single-Pass)
Yes
Scan Resolution
1,200 DPI
1,200 DPI
Scan Color Depth
24Bit
24 Bit
Max Flatbed Scan Size
11" x 17"
11" x 17"
Max ADF Scan Size
8.5" x 14"
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
0.00" (0 mm)
Fax
Yes
Yes
Copy
Yes
Yes
OCR Included
Software
Scan Quality
6.5
Scan Quality Photo
Max Scan Resolution
1,200 DPI
1,200 DPI
Max Scan Color Depth
24Bit
24 Bit
In The Box
In the Box Picture
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
Document
Black & White Documents
9.0
B&W Document Picture
Color Ink Needed For Black & White
Yes
Color Documents
9.0
Color Document Picture
Cost-Per-Print
8.9
8.1
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
35.99 US$
19.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
72.99 US$
36.19 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.032 US$/print
0.066 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.110 US$/print
0.132 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.285 US$/print
0.323 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
No
Printing Speed
7.3
6.6
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
12 PPM
8 PPM
Color Document
8 PPM
6 PPM
Photo Printing Time
52.0 s
59.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
15.5 s
13.6 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
500 pages
500 pages
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
Yes
Yes
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
300 g/m²
Printing
Cost-Per-Print
8.9
8.1
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
35.99 US$
19.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
72.99 US$
36.19 US$
Black Only Printing
0.032 US$/print
0.066 US$/print
Color Printing
0.110 US$/print
0.132 US$/print
Photo Printing
0.285 US$/print
0.323 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
No
Printing Speed
7.3
6.6
Black Only Text Document
12 PPM
8 PPM
Color Document
8 PPM
6 PPM
Photo Printing Time
52.0 s
59.0 s
First Page Out Time (Black Only)
15.5 s
13.6 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
500 pages
500 pages
Color Accuracy
7.1
5.4
Color dE Picture
Average Color dE
5.90
11.30
Photo Printing Quality
7.5
Side By Side Print/Photo
Borderless Printing
Yes
Yes
Printing Size
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
Yes
Yes
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Photo (2" x 3")
No
Photo (4" x 6")
Yes
Yes
Photo (5" x 7")
Yes
Yes
Photo
Color Gamut
6.0
Parrots Picture
Color Range Picture
Color Accuracy
7.1
5.4
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
Color dE Graph
Average Color dE
5.90
11.30
Small Details
8.5
Small Details Photo
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
4800 x 1200
Photo Printing Sizes
9.5
Glossy Paper (4" x 6")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (5" x 7")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (8" x 10")
Yes
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
Borderless Printing
Yes
Yes
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
9.0
9.0
Inputs Picture
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
No
No
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Yes
External Storage Support
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPrint
Yes
Yes
Mopria Print Service
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
10
10
App Printscreen
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
HP Smart
Epson iPrint
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
Yes
PDF
Android and iOS
Yes
Microsoft Office Files
iOS Only
Yes
Text Files (TXT)
iOS Only
Yes
Webpages (HTML)
iOS Only
Yes
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
macOS
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
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