Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
VS
Brother HL-L3280CDW wins by 1
Brother
Brother HL-L3280CDW
Color laser
86
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L3280CDW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Brother HL-L3280CDW at 86. That puts Brother HL-L3280CDW 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-L3280CDW if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 85
vs 86 Brother HL-L3280CDW
Score breakdown
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Brother HL-L3280CDW
86 speed 82
quality 86
cost 82
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank | Brother HL-L3280CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet MegaTank | Color 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-L3280CDW
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-L3280CDW
Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother HL-L3280CDW? +
Brother HL-L3280CDW scores 86 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-L3280CDW worth the price? +
At $449, Brother HL-L3280CDW delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother HL-L3280CDW 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.