Canon Selphy CP1500
Dye-sub photo · 2023
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Inkjet AIO · 2020
Canon Selphy CP1500 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon Selphy CP1500 lands at 84 and Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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 Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
Canon Selphy CP1500Compared on the quality sub-score
Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on quality (84 vs 82).
Reliability
Canon Selphy CP1500Compared on the reliability sub-score
Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on reliability (82 vs 80).
Cost
TieCompared on the cost sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Canon Selphy CP1500Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon Selphy CP1500 more score per dollar ($149 vs $269).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon Selphy CP1500 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dye-sub photo | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
Canon Selphy CP1500
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: Canon Selphy CP1500 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820
Which is better, Canon Selphy CP1500 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
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 Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 worth the price? +
At $269, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon Selphy CP1500 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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 Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for reliability, Canon Selphy CP1500 or Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820? +
Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.