Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
VS
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank wins by 1
Brother
Brother HL-L2405W
Mono laser
84
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Brother HL-L2405W at 84. That puts Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…
- ✓Ink tanks last years
- ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- ✓Great cost per photo
Pick Brother HL-L2405W if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 85
vs 84 Brother HL-L2405W
Score breakdown
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Brother HL-L2405W
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank | Brother HL-L2405W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet MegaTank | Mono laser |
| Speed | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | — |
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
Brother HL-L2405W
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
FAQ: Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank vs Brother HL-L2405W
Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother HL-L2405W? +
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank worth the price? +
At $449, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cost.
Is Brother HL-L2405W worth the price? +
At $179, Brother HL-L2405W delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother HL-L2405W 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.