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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of Epson EcoTank ET-3850. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews about the paper handling and multifunction are different.
performance, price, design, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Epson EcoTank ET-3850 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Alan Truly (digitaltrends.com)
I reviewed the Epson EcoTank ET-3850 to find out if this fast and affordable all-in-one has good enough quality and features for your home office.
Quite fast for an inkjet tank printer ; Good photo quality on glossy ; Includes up to two years of ink ; Low ink cost per page ; Compact, attractive design
No duplex scanning ; Slow scan speeds ; Rare Wi-Fi connection issues
“Epson's EcoTank ET-3850 is a fast all-in-one printer with a temptingly low upfront price.”
Expert review by : David Nield (t3.com)
The Epson EcoTank ET-3850 prints, scans and copies well – here's our review
Ink tanks will last you ; Good quality printing ; On-board display
Tedious setup process ; Not the most well-built
There's a lot to like about the Epson EcoTank ET-3850: once you get past the high upfront cost, the actual ongoing ink costs are very low, plus it's a unit that will give you reliable, fast, good quality printing, scanning and copying. It's not quite...
Expert review by : Jim Hill (techradar.com)
Home office EcoTank with few features but plenty of ink
High ink capacity ; Plenty of ink in box ; Strong app support ; Great print quality
No touchscreen ; No USB Host port ; No dual scan ; Flimsy build quality
Expert review by : Mark Pickavance (techadvisor.co.uk)
New to the Epson Eco Tank range, the ET-3850 offers a low cost per page for both black and colour output, but it isn't cheap
Cost per page is very low ; Good print speed ; Excellent print quality
Pigment black isn’t ideal for photos ; Lack duplex copying ; One year warranty
A slightly higher purchase cost is traded against low cost per page printing. However, the ET-3850 is a little flimsy in places. And while it can duplex print, sadly, it can’t duplex copy. Better than the ET-4700 in many respects, this is an ideal...
Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)
Epson's EcoTank printers dispense with traditional cartridges and use black and colour tanks that you refill from bottles. We know that EcoTank models are usually cheap to run, and this printer also comes with some handy features including an automatic...
Expert review by : Simon Handby (itpro.co.uk)
A capable MFP with a good balance of features for the home
Easy setup ; Good print quality ; Comes with full set of ink bottles ; Low running costs
No fax capabilities ; Expensive