Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
Epson SureColor F170
Dye-sub · 2021
Epson SureColor F170 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Epson SureColor F170 at 86. That puts Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTankCompared on the quality sub-score
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 86).
Cost
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTankCompared on the cost sub-score
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on cost (94 vs 80).
Reliability
TieCompared on the reliability sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTankSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank more score per dollar ($449 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank | Epson SureColor F170 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet MegaTank | Dye-sub |
| Speed | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | — |
| Release year | — | 2021 |
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 SureColor F170
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank vs Epson SureColor F170
Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Epson SureColor F170? +
Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 worth the price? +
At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Epson SureColor F170 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 Epson SureColor F170? +
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 86). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for cost, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Epson SureColor F170? +
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on cost (94 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.