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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
Canon Selphy CP1500 — Dye-sub photo · 2023
Canon

Canon Selphy CP1500

Dye-sub photo · 2023

84
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Selphy CP1500

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon Selphy CP1500 more score per dollar ($149 vs $449).

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 85
vs
84 Canon Selphy CP1500

Score breakdown

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Canon Selphy CP1500
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank versus Canon Selphy CP1500 — full spec comparison
Spec Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank Canon Selphy CP1500
Type
Inkjet MegaTank
Dye-sub photo
Speed
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
—
Release year
—
2023

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

Canon Selphy CP1500

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 Canon Selphy CP1500

Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Canon Selphy CP1500? +

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 Canon Selphy CP1500 worth the price? +

At $149, Canon Selphy CP1500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500? +

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 Canon Selphy CP1500? +

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