# Epson EcoTank ET-2980

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-ecotank-et-2980
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/printers
- Placement: #1 of 19 in Printers, S tier
- Brand: Epson
- LP on this board: 1052
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:31:59.894Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

The RTINGS “best home printer” roundup lists it as the top choice for everyday use, citing its low running cost, easy refill system, and solid print quality.

## For

- Low running cost per print
- Easy refill system
- Solid print quality
- Affordable ink-tank model
- Easy to use

## Against

- Slower than the machines ranked above it
- Less office-capable

## Evidence

Consolidated from 41 cited sources across 31 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| WIRED | Brad Bourque | B | https://www.wired.com/review/epson-ecotank-et-2980/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Camera World | digitalcameraworld.com | B | https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tech/printers/epson-ecotank-et-2980-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Ferax | contato.ferax | C | https://ferax.com.br/en/blog/printers/is-the-epson-et-2980-worth-it/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechAndTravel | techandtravel.sinet.ca | B | https://techandtravel.sinet.ca/blogs/norbert/printing-epson-ecotank-et-2980-experiences | fetched and confirmed |
| Jennifer Maker | jennifermaker.com | C | https://jennifermaker.com/best-crafting-printer/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Lab Daily | The Lab Daily | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YPfC9Dm5No | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/Thebesttips3s/videos/review-epson-ecotank-et-2980-wireless-all-in-one-supertank-printer-2026/1629295734886297/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/wired/posts/the-epson-et-2980-is-a-great-value-at-its-full-price-and-the-discount-sweetens-t/1274148827914040/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Castle Ink | William Elward | B | https://castleink.com/blogs/printer-help/epson-ecotank-et-2980-review-2026-honest-pros-cons-who-its-really-for?srsltid=AfmBOopLYfzEOa739wxt6uRe3EkfCG3W1U8Tk3oJ1PkcXg_Xr77kZNps | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag Middle East | me.pcmag.com | B | https://me.pcmag.com/en/migrated-20242-printers/429/the-best-printers-for-2022 | fetched and confirmed |
| VueScan | hamrick.com | B | https://www.hamrick.com/vuescan/epson_et_2980.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Ferax | contato.ferax | B | https://ferax.com.br/en/blog/printers/epson-et-2980-vs-et-2800/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Ferax | murilo.marinho | C | https://ferax.com.br/en/blog/printers/epson-et-2980-genuine-vs-generic-ink/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Printer Guy | The Printer Guy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sATzEnAPsQg&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| EvoGrid | EvoGrid | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umRtY1ICYjM&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Daily | The Review Daily | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNxUWjEygEA&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Critical Reviews | Critical Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc8FzJTlEwc | fetched and confirmed |
| The Printer Guy | The Printer Guy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sATzEnAPsQg | fetched and confirmed |
| The Printer Hub | The Printer Hub | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qohUe05Rmg | fetched and confirmed |
| EvoGrid | EvoGrid | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umRtY1ICYjM | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Jazz | Tech Jazz | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZOtbPzbYyw | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4v3moR7Ork | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget droid | Gadget droid | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0vGZbgXaiw | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadgetinfo4u | Gadgetinfo4u | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjVK_HG4cb0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget droid | Gadget droid | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMB35tJh5F4 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechByte | TechByte | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q61N7qWJG4o | fetched and confirmed |
| Printer Insider | Printer Insider | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYRE7U0SWKE | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Zazz | Tech Zazz | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szKncSqV3hc | fetched and confirmed |
| pistachioo | pistachioo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo5DjyY121s | fetched and confirmed |
| NTTIPS | NTTIPS | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtLw6NBnI7E | fetched and confirmed |
| TexoGix | TexoGix | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3DRkLeYYkk | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget droid | Gadget droid | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ5xS7d-A-E | fetched and confirmed |
| MyBestOn | MyBestOn | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNQYEVqcNIg | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Daily | The Review Daily | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNxUWjEygEA | fetched and confirmed |
| Jennifer Maker | Jennifer Maker | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4gwurQ2kV0 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/printers | u/Flaky_Row5260 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/printers/comments/1pu0zdd/epson_et2980_vs_et2980u_a_personalexperience/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Tech Buzz | The Tech Buzz Team | B | https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/epson-ecotank-et-2980-review-ditching-cartridge-schemes | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Talk Central | Tech Talk Central | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8ODcrUllIY | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZwQLOx-Qbw | fetched and confirmed |
| TecheMaili | TecheMaili | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD2ZHCKh2-c | fetched and confirmed |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-printers/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Brother HL-L2460DW | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/brother-hl-l2460dw |
| 3 | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-ecotank-pro-et-5850 |
| 4 | Brother MFC-L3780CDW | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/brother-mfc-l3780cdw |
| 5 | Brother MFC-L2900DW XL | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/brother-mfc-l2900dw-xl |
| 6 | Brother MFC-L8930CDW | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/brother-mfc-l8930cdw |
| 15 | Epson Expression Home XP-4200 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-expression-home-xp-4200 |
| 16 | Canon PIXMA TR4720 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-pixma-tr4720 |
| 17 | Canon MegaTank PIXMA G3290 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-megatank-pixma-g3290 |
| 18 | HP Envy Inspire 7955e | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hp-envy-inspire-7955e |
| 19 | HP DeskJet 2855e | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hp-deskjet-2855e |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/printers.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

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## Image

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