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Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — EcoTank inkjet
Canon

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

EcoTank inkjet

82
/ 100
From $399
VS
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw wins by 2
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — Color laser AIO
HP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Color laser AIO

84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 lands at 82 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. That puts HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 if…

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

Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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

Quality

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 more score per dollar ($399 vs $649).

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 82
vs
84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Score breakdown

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 versus HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — full spec comparison
Spec Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Type
EcoTank inkjet
Color laser AIO

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

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

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

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 MegaTank G6020 vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Which is better, Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 worth the price? +

At $399, Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Is HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +

At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 MegaTank G6020 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.