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Epson Expression Premium XP 520

Epson Expression Premium XP 520

412 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
usability (85)
price (36)
performance (35)
size (22)
noise (11)

Negative
reliability (4)
durability (4)
paper handling (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 412 reviews of Epson Expression Premium XP 520. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and size are overall positive. The performance and price also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the paper handling and durability. There are some mixed opinions about the noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Epson Expression Premium XP 520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Epson Expression Premium XP 520

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Epson Expression Premium XP 520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and noise. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, but the reliability and durability get critical views.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Ted Needleman (digitaltrends.com)

Epson Expression Premium XP-520 review

As an affordable photo printer, Epson's XP-520 is a good buy. As an MFP, however, it'll make you wish you ponied up for more.

Our feelings about Epson’s XP-520 are conflicted. It’s a step-up from the sub-$100 printers you sometimes find in supermarkets. It has great photo quality output, with the photo black ink providing razor-sharp blacks. But it also has some quirks and...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Epson Expression Premium XP-520 review: $130 printer delivers beautiful output and surprisingly affordable ink

It's hard to find an inexpensive printers that doesn't ream you with pricey inks, but this model's high-yield cartridges offer an economical option.

Low purchase price ; Stunning output quality ; High-yields inks are economical

Tiny display can be hard to read ; The lack of a 'Back' button makes control panel navigation a little confusing

The Epson Expression Premium XP-520 is one of the few low-priced printers we've tested that's worth recommending. Its high-yield inks are surprisingly affordable, and it also delivers gorgeous output at a

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (arnnet.com.au)

Epson Expression Premium XP-520 review: $US130 printer delivers beautiful output and surprisingly affordable ink

If something does what it does really, really well, and doesn't cost you and arm and a leg, you tend to forgive, or even forget its foibles. That's what you have with Epson's new Expression Premium XP-520 color inkjet multifunction, which offers...

Okay, I'd like it if the XP-520 had a larger display and a couple more buttons to make navigating the menu system more intuitive. Its higher-end cousins, the $150 XP-620 and $200 XP-820, have nicer screens and add CD/DVD printing and an ADF. But, the...

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

EPSON Expression Premium XP-520

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I agree with 'fullcrcle61' (above), this printer is easy to set up following the instructions on the supplied CD. The printer may be a little more noisy than my previous Epson SX438 printer but it is a minor issue. I am using correct software on my PC...

Aug, 2015

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Epson XP_520

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Bought on your recommendation as a wi-fi printer/scanner. On installation everything was reported OK, but wi-fi scanning didn't work (computer 'couldn't find scanner'). I spent two days going through handbook, trouble-shooting sites and Epson Support...

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

patrick

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very easy to set up, good quality printing, very fast, just a bit on the noisy side compared with my previous Canon, compact,

Feb, 2015

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Epson XP-520

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Promises a lot but does not deliver. I have experienced the same problems as Stephenf. Some elements are working while others are not. Have connected to laptop but cannot connect to the IPad or most functions on the Desktop PC. Epsom customer...

Feb, 2015

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Epson XP 520

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I bought this as a best buy but I have an ongoing nightmare trying to link it to our various pc and Mac products.It works with the iPad but nothing else.Very frustrating and am at loss as all explanations from Epson are incomprehensible.

Jan, 2015

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