Brother
Brother HL-L3290CDW
Color laser AIO · 2022
84
/ 100
From $499
VS
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank wins by 1
Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L3290CDW lands at 84 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Brother HL-L3290CDW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…
- ✓Ink tanks last years
- ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- ✓Great cost per photo
Brother HL-L3290CDW 84
vs 85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L3290CDW
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother HL-L3290CDW | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser AIO | Inkjet MegaTank |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Speed | — | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
Brother HL-L3290CDW
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Pros
- +Ink tanks last years
- +All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- +Great cost per photo
Cons
- −Slow to print
- −Setup pouring ink is messy
- −Aging connectivity stack
FAQ: Brother HL-L3290CDW vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Which is better, Brother HL-L3290CDW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Brother HL-L3290CDW worth the price? +
At $499, Brother HL-L3290CDW delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Is Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank worth the price? +
At $449, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cost.
Does Brother HL-L3290CDW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.