Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 wins by 1
Epson
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO
86
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Epson EcoTank ET-2850 at 86. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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 Epson EcoTank ET-2850 if…
- ✓Ink tanks last ~2 years
- ✓Low per-page cost
- ✓Wi-Fi and duplex
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 85
vs 86 Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Score breakdown
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
86 speed 76
quality 90
cost 96
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank ET-2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet MegaTank | EcoTank inkjet |
| Speed | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color | 10.5 ipm mono / 5 ipm color |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, USB |
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
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Pros
- +Ink tanks last ~2 years
- +Low per-page cost
- +Wi-Fi and duplex
Cons
- −Initial ink setup messy
- −Slower than laser
- −Auto duplex in color only
FAQ: Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Epson EcoTank ET-2850? +
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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 Epson EcoTank ET-2850 worth the price? +
At $299, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cost.
Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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.