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Brother MFC-L2820DW — Mono laser AIO
Brother

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Mono laser AIO

88
/ 100
From $329
VS
Brother MFC-L2820DW wins by 3
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
Canon

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO

85
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Brother MFC-L2820DW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L2820DW lands at 88 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Brother MFC-L2820DW ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Brother MFC-L2820DW if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)

Pick Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…

  • ✓Ink tanks last years
  • ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
  • ✓Great cost per photo
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 88).

Cost

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the cost sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on cost (94 vs 82).

Reliability

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother MFC-L2820DW leads on reliability (86 vs 84).

Value for money

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother MFC-L2820DW more score per dollar ($329 vs $449).

Brother MFC-L2820DW 88
vs
85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-L2820DW
88
speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-L2820DW versus Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-L2820DW Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Type
Mono laser AIO
Inkjet MegaTank
Speed
—
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Pros
  • +Wireless printing
  • +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
  • −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
  • −Drum/toner replacement cost
  • −Slow photo print on some inkjets

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 MFC-L2820DW vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Which is better, Brother MFC-L2820DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother MFC-L2820DW worth the price? +

At $329, Brother MFC-L2820DW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 MFC-L2820DW 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.

Which is better for quality, Brother MFC-L2820DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 88). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Brother MFC-L2820DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on cost (94 vs 82). Compared on the cost sub-score.