Epson Expression Photo XP-8700 vs HP Envy Photo 7975

In shortTwo letter-size family printers with photo trays and very different priorities. (Also searched as HP Envy Photo 7975 vs Epson XP-8700.)

By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.

Expression Photo XP-8700 vs Envy Photo 7975 specs

Epson Expression Photo XP-8700 vs HP Envy Photo 7975 side by side. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026.
	Epson Expression Photo XP-8700	HP Envy Photo 7975
Maximum print	8.5 x 14 in	Letter and A4 (8.5 x 11.7 in per listing)
Ink system	6-color Claria Photo HD	4-color thermal inkjet
Cartridges or tanks	Individual cartridges	Cartridges or Instant Ink plan
Connectivity	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi, USB
Scan and copy	Yes	Yes
Screen	4.3-in touchscreen	Color touchscreen
Weight	15 lb	17.9 lb
Running cost	about 48-55c per 4x6	not modeled (single cartridge or ink plan)
Amazon rating	3.8 from 241 ratings	4.0 from 606 ratings
Price tier	$$	$$

Edge: Expression Photo XP-8700

Six-color Claria Photo HD on the Epson, four-color on the HP. Photos are the Epson’s reason to exist and a side job on the HP.

Edge: Envy Photo 7975

The HP adds an auto document feeder and automatic two-sided printing, and quotes 10 pages a minute in color. The Epson is lighter on office features.

Edge: Envy Photo 7975

4.0 from 606 ratings for the HP against 3.8 from 241 for the Epson. Not a large gap.

Too close to call

The HP listing includes a three-month Instant Ink trial, with a monthly fee after. The Epson is a plain cartridge printer.

You print photos for frames and gifts, even if only a few at a time.

You print homework and forms most of the time and photos now and then.

If you’re buying it for photos, buy the Epson. If you’re buying it for the household and photos are a bonus, the HP is the more practical printer.

Which prints better photos?

The Epson, with six inks including light cyan and light magenta.

Which has a document feeder?

The HP.