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Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
Canon

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO

85
/ 100
From $449
VS
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank wins by 1
Brother HL-L3290CDW — Color laser AIO · 2022
Brother

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Color laser AIO · 2022

84
/ 100
From $499
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-L3290CDW 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-L3290CDW if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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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 84).

Cost

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the cost sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on cost (94 vs 80).

Reliability

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on reliability (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank more score per dollar ($449 vs $499).

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 85
vs
84 Brother HL-L3290CDW

Score breakdown

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Brother HL-L3290CDW
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank versus Brother HL-L3290CDW — full spec comparison
Spec Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank Brother HL-L3290CDW
Type
Inkjet MegaTank
Color laser AIO
Speed
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
—
Release year
—
2022

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-L3290CDW

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank vs Brother HL-L3290CDW

Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +

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-L3290CDW worth the price? +

At $499, Brother HL-L3290CDW delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother HL-L3290CDW 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, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on cost (94 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.