Epson
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO
86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 wins by 1
Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 lands at 86 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-2850 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-2850 if…
- ✓Ink tanks last ~2 years
- ✓Low per-page cost
- ✓Wi-Fi and duplex
Pick Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…
- ✓Ink tanks last years
- ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- ✓Great cost per photo
Score breakdown
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
86 speed 76
quality 90
cost 96
reliability 84
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Type
EcoTank inkjet
Inkjet MegaTank
Speed
10.5 ipm mono / 5 ipm color
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Pros
- +Ink tanks last ~2 years
- +Low per-page cost
- +Wi-Fi and duplex
Cons
- −Initial ink setup messy
- −Slower than laser
- −Auto duplex in color only
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
FAQ: Epson EcoTank ET-2850 vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Which is better, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Epson EcoTank ET-2850 worth the price? +
At $299, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cost.
Is Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank worth the price? +
At $449, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cost.
Does Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 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.