Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Epson EcoTank ET-16150 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 15identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EcoTank ET-16150 has 3 more print cartridges than the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW (4 vs 1). The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW has 9 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the Epson EcoTank ET-16150 (34 ppm vs 25 ppm). The Epson EcoTank ET-16150 has 0.7 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW (5.5 s vs 4.8 s). Printing colours: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black on the Epson EcoTank ET-16150, Black on the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW. Maximum resolution: 4800 x 1200 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-16150, 1200 x 2400 DPI on the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • EcoTank ET-16150:4
    • WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW:1
  • Printing colours
    • EcoTank ET-16150:Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
    • WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW:Black
  • Maximum resolution
    • EcoTank ET-16150:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW:1200 x 2400 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • EcoTank ET-16150:25 ppm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW:34 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • EcoTank ET-16150:5.5 s
    • WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW:4.8 s
  • Total input capacity
    • EcoTank ET-16150:550 sheets
    • WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW:251 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • EcoTank ET-16150:125 sheets
    • WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW:150 sheets
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • EcoTank ET-16150:A3
    • WorkForce Pro WF-M5298DW:A4

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Comparison of ET-16150, WF-M5298
91 specifications
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EcoTank ET-16150

Model ET-16150

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Features2 differ
ColourYesYes
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one0 - 3300 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Printing coloursDiffersYellow, Magenta, Cyan, BlackBlack
Ink tank systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink typeKnown for onePigment-based inkUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one800 Nozzles Black, 800 Nozzles per ColorUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45000 pages per month
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/P-R, PCL 5c, PCL 6
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs25 ppm34 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.5 s4.8 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one5.5 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one21 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one21 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) blackKnown for one21 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) colourKnown for one21 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacityDiffers550 sheets251 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers125 sheets150 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source251 sheets
Paper handling6 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA3A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, EnvelopesThick paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3+, A3, A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB6B5, B6
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, DLC4, C5, C6, DL
Paper tray media weightDiffers64 - 255 g/m²64 - 256 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, USB, Wireless LAN
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-AES, WPA2-AES
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPR, FTP, IPP, LDP, Port 9100, WSD, Net BIOS over TCP/IP, WSD-Print, Bonjour/Airprint
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Built-in displayYesYes
Colour displayYesYes
Display diagonalKnown for one6.1 cm (2.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs27 W22 W
Power consumption (off)0.2 W0.2 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs7.1 W8 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.14 kWh/week0.2 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit),Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers515 mm425 mm
DepthDiffers500 mm290 mm
HeightDiffers300 mm508 mm
WeightDiffers17 kg14 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one4500 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one2800 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Cables includedACAC
Package widthKnown for one560 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one585 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one440 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one19.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Safety warningKnown for oneContains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Always follow the information on the product label.Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
All-in-one functionsKnown for onePrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing methodKnown for oneEpson PrecisionCoreUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB, Ethernet, WiFi, Wi-Fi DirectUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Colour printing technologyKnown for onePigment inkUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one1 set of ink (1x 127ml BK, 3x 70ml CMY), Main unit, Power cable, Quick Start GuideUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink dropDiffers3.8 plMit Variable-sized Droplet-Technologie
Page yield high capacity (black & white)Known for one4,500 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Page yield high capacity (colour)Known for one2,800 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for one32 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;), 32 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;)Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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