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Brother MFC-L3780CDW — Color laser · 27ppm · Duplex · ADF
Brother

Brother MFC-L3780CDW

Color laser · 27ppm · Duplex · ADF

88
/ 100
From $549
VS
Brother MFC-L3780CDW 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-L3780CDW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L3780CDW lands at 88 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Brother MFC-L3780CDW ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Brother MFC-L3780CDW if…

  • ✓Toner-cheap color laser
  • ✓Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
  • ✓No first-party ink subscription

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

Cost

Brother MFC-L3780CDW

Compared on the cost sub-score

Brother MFC-L3780CDW leads on cost (96 vs 94).

Quality

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 86).

Speed

Brother MFC-L3780CDW

Compared on the speed sub-score

Brother MFC-L3780CDW leads on speed (92 vs 78).

Value for money

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank more score per dollar ($449 vs $549).

Brother MFC-L3780CDW 88
vs
85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-L3780CDW
88
speed 92
quality 86
cost 96
features 90
value 92
reliability 0
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
features 0
value 0
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-L3780CDW versus Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-L3780CDW Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Type
Color laser MFP
Inkjet MegaTank
Speed
27 ppm color + mono
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
Resolution
2400×600 dpi
—
Duplex
Auto print + scan
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, AirPrint
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
ADF
50-sheet single-pass duplex
—
Weight
24.5 kg
—

Brother MFC-L3780CDW

Pros
  • +Toner-cheap color laser
  • +Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
  • +No first-party ink subscription
Cons
  • −Glossy paper not supported
  • −Color photos quality below inkjet
  • −Loud at 50 dB

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-L3780CDW vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Which is better, Brother MFC-L3780CDW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Brother MFC-L3780CDW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother MFC-L3780CDW worth the price? +

At $549, Brother MFC-L3780CDW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cost.

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-L3780CDW 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 cost, Brother MFC-L3780CDW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Brother MFC-L3780CDW — leads on cost (96 vs 94). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is better for quality, Brother MFC-L3780CDW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 86). Compared on the quality sub-score.