Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
VS
Brother MFC-L3780CDW wins by 3
Brother
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Color laser · 27ppm · Duplex · ADF
88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Brother MFC-L3780CDW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Brother MFC-L3780CDW at 88. That puts Brother MFC-L3780CDW ahead by 3 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 MFC-L3780CDW if…
- ✓Toner-cheap color laser
- ✓Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
- ✓No first-party ink subscription
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 85
vs 88 Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Score breakdown
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
features 0
value 0
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
88 speed 92
quality 86
cost 96
reliability 0
features 90
value 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank | Brother MFC-L3780CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet MegaTank | Color laser MFP |
| Speed | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color | 27 ppm color + mono |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, AirPrint |
| Resolution | — | 2400×600 dpi |
| Duplex | — | Auto print + scan |
| ADF | — | 50-sheet single-pass duplex |
| Weight | — | 24.5 kg |
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 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
FAQ: Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank vs Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother MFC-L3780CDW? +
Brother MFC-L3780CDW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 MFC-L3780CDW worth the price? +
At $549, Brother MFC-L3780CDW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cost.
Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Brother MFC-L3780CDW 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.