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Canon Selphy CP1500 — Dye-sub photo · 2023
Canon

Canon Selphy CP1500

Dye-sub photo · 2023

84
/ 100
From $149
VS
Canon Selphy CP1500 wins by 2
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — EcoTank inkjet
Canon

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

EcoTank inkjet

82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Canon Selphy CP1500 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon Selphy CP1500 lands at 84 and Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 at 82. That puts Canon Selphy CP1500 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon Selphy CP1500 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 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

Canon Selphy CP1500

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

Canon Selphy CP1500

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Canon Selphy CP1500

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon Selphy CP1500 more score per dollar ($149 vs $399).

Canon Selphy CP1500 84
vs
82 Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Score breakdown

Canon Selphy CP1500
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Canon Selphy CP1500 versus Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — full spec comparison
Spec Canon Selphy CP1500 Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
Type
Dye-sub photo
EcoTank inkjet
Release year
2023
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Canon Selphy CP1500

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

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

FAQ: Canon Selphy CP1500 vs Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Which is better, Canon Selphy CP1500 or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon Selphy CP1500 worth the price? +

At $149, Canon Selphy CP1500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Is Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 worth the price? +

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

Does Canon Selphy CP1500 or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 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 Selphy CP1500 or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Canon Selphy CP1500 or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

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