Epson 502 4-Pack — Is It Worth $47?

The 502 4-pack covers printers like the XP-5100, WF-2860, and WF-2850. At $46.99 for standard-yield cartridges (black ~240 pages, color ~165 pages each), you’re paying a significant per-page premium.

Cost-per-page breakdown

• Black: ~$0.10/page
• Color: ~$0.095/page per color channel

Better alternatives to consider

If you own a compatible Epson printer and print more than 30 pages/month, Epson’s EcoTank line pays back its premium in 12–18 months via dramatically cheaper refill bottles (~$0.003/page).

When the 502 makes sense

Emergency replacement when you need ink today and can’t wait for shipping. For routine use, the 502XL multipack or a compatible brand is almost always cheaper per page.