Epson vs HP Ink & Toner
Side-by-side price-per-page comparison across 87 tracked products.
As of October 2026, HP runs a median of $0.058/page across 82 tracked products while Epson runs a median of $0.097/page across 5 products on BuyPerUnit. HP is roughly 40% cheaper per page on the median.
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910 XL Ink Cartridge Compatible for HP 910XL, Fits for HP Officejet 8010 8012 8013 8015 8020 8022 OfficeJet Pro 8020 8021 8022 8023 8024 8025 80261.5K pages · $13.99 · newegg
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Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, HP runs cheaper per page overall at a median of $0.058/page compared to Epson's $0.097/page, roughly 40% less per page on the median.
HP's best deal is the 910 XL Ink Cartridge Compatible for HP 910XL, Fits for HP Officejet 8010 8012 8013 8015 8020 8022 OfficeJet Pro 8020 8021 8022 8023 8024 8025 8026 (1.5K pages) at $0.0093/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 October 2026, HP runs a median of $0.058/page across 82 tracked in-stock products, compared to Epson at $0.097/page across 5 products. HP is roughly 40% cheaper per page on the median.
Epson vs HP toner: which is cheaper per page?
Epson toner runs a median of $0.097/page, from 1 tracked toner cartridges. HP toner runs a median of $0.055/page, from 44 tracked toner cartridges.
How many Epson and HP ink and toner products does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 5 in-stock Epson products and 82 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 910 XL Ink Cartridge Compatible for HP 910XL, Fits for HP Officejet 8010 8012 8013 8015 8020 8022 OfficeJet Pro 8020 8021 8022 8023 8024 8025 8026 at $0.0093/page ($13.99 for 1.5K pages).