Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Photo EcoTank inkjet
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 at 90. That puts Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Photo ET-8550 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet MegaTank | Photo EcoTank inkjet |
| Speed | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | — |
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
- +Ink tanks last years
- +All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- +Great cost per photo
- −Slow to print
- −Setup pouring ink is messy
- −Aging connectivity stack
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
- +Wireless printing
- +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
- −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
- −Drum/toner replacement cost
- −Slow photo print on some inkjets
FAQ: Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Photo ET-8550 worth the price? +
At $699, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 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.