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Epson SureColor P900 — Fine-art inkjet · 2020
Epson

Epson SureColor P900

Fine-art inkjet · 2020

92
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 6
Epson SureColor F170 — Dye-sub · 2021
Epson

Epson SureColor F170

Dye-sub · 2021

86
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson SureColor P900 lands at 92 and Epson SureColor F170 at 86. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson SureColor P900 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick Epson SureColor F170 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on quality (92 vs 86).

Reliability

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on reliability (90 vs 84).

Speed

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on speed (88 vs 82).

Value for money

Epson SureColor F170

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Epson SureColor F170 more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,499).

Epson SureColor P900 92
vs
86 Epson SureColor F170

Score breakdown

Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90
Epson SureColor F170
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Epson SureColor P900 versus Epson SureColor F170 — full spec comparison
Spec Epson SureColor P900 Epson SureColor F170
Type
Fine-art inkjet
Dye-sub
Release year
2020
2021

Epson SureColor P900

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

Epson SureColor F170

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Epson SureColor P900 vs Epson SureColor F170

Which is better, Epson SureColor P900 or Epson SureColor F170? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson SureColor P900 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.

Is Epson SureColor F170 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.

Does Epson SureColor P900 or Epson SureColor F170 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for quality, Epson SureColor P900 or Epson SureColor F170? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on quality (92 vs 86). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson SureColor P900 or Epson SureColor F170? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on reliability (90 vs 84). Compared on the reliability sub-score.