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Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — EcoTank inkjet
Canon

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

EcoTank inkjet

82
/ 100
From $399
VS
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 wins by 2
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 lands at 82 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 MegaTank G6020

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Compared on the cost sub-score

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Reliability

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 leads on reliability (80 vs 78).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $399).

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 82
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
EcoTank inkjet
Mono laser refillable
Release year
—
2023

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 LaserJet Tank 1005w

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 MegaTank G6020 vs HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 scores 82 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — leads on cost (82 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.