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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
Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank lands at 85 and Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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

Zebra ZD420

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Zebra ZD420 more score per dollar ($399 vs $449).

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 85
vs
84 Zebra ZD420

Score breakdown

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Zebra ZD420
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank versus Zebra ZD420 — full spec comparison
Spec Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank Zebra ZD420
Type
Inkjet MegaTank
Label thermal
Speed
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
—
Release year
—
2018

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

Zebra ZD420

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 Zebra ZD420

Which is better, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Zebra ZD420? +

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 Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +

At $399, Zebra ZD420 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank or Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420? +

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 Zebra ZD420? +

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