Epson vs HP Ink & Toner
Side-by-side price-per-page comparison across 273 tracked products.
As of August 2026, HP runs a median of $0.049/page across 260 tracked products while Epson runs a median of $0.251/page across 13 products on BuyPerUnit. HP is roughly 80% cheaper per page on the median.
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Speedy Inks Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 82 CH565A (Black) Compatible with the following HP Printer Model Printer models111 pages · $9.99 · newegg
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Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, HP runs cheaper per page overall at a median of $0.049/page compared to Epson's $0.251/page, roughly 80% less per page on the median.
HP's best deal is the Speedy Inks Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 82 CH565A (Black) Compatible with the following HP Printer Model Printer models (111 pages) at $0.0031/page, while Epson's cheapest option is the Epson - 410XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black (530 pages) at $0.054/page.
Price per page is a starting point, not the whole picture. OEM cartridges carry a warranty guarantee that compatible cartridges don't, and printer compatibility varies by model. Check individual product pages before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epson or HP cheaper per page for ink and toner?
As of August 2026, HP runs a median of $0.049/page across 260 tracked in-stock products, compared to Epson at $0.251/page across 13 products. HP is roughly 80% cheaper per page on the median.
Epson vs HP toner: which is cheaper per page?
BuyPerUnit does not currently track any in-stock Epson toner cartridges. HP toner runs a median of $0.025/page, from 117 tracked toner cartridges.
How many Epson and HP ink and toner products does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 13 in-stock Epson products and 260 in-stock HP products in printer ink and toner, ranked by price per page.
What is the cheapest Epson ink or toner per page?
The cheapest Epson option BuyPerUnit tracks is the Epson - 410XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black at $0.054/page ($28.59 for 530 pages).
What is the cheapest HP ink or toner per page?
The cheapest HP option BuyPerUnit tracks is the Speedy Inks Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 82 CH565A (Black) Compatible with the following HP Printer Model Printer models at $0.0031/page ($9.99 for 111 pages).