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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 3
Xerox VersaLink C405 — Color laser AIO
Xerox

Xerox VersaLink C405

Color laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Xerox VersaLink C405 at 82. That puts Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 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 Xerox VersaLink C405 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Cost

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the cost sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on cost (94 vs 82).

Quality

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 82).

Reliability

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on reliability (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank more score per dollar ($449 vs $999).

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 85
vs
82 Xerox VersaLink C405

Score breakdown

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Xerox VersaLink C405
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank versus Xerox VersaLink C405 — full spec comparison
Spec Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank Xerox VersaLink C405
Type
Inkjet MegaTank
Color laser AIO
Speed
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
—

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

Xerox VersaLink C405

Pros
  • +Wireless printing
  • +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
  • −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
  • −Drum/toner replacement cost
  • −Slow photo print on some inkjets

FAQ: Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank vs Xerox VersaLink C405

Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Xerox VersaLink C405? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank scores 85 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 Xerox VersaLink C405 worth the price? +

At $999, Xerox VersaLink C405 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Xerox VersaLink C405 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 cost, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Xerox VersaLink C405? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on cost (94 vs 82). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is better for quality, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Xerox VersaLink C405? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.