Epson
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
EcoTank inkjet AIO
88
/ 100
From $549
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 wins by 3
Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank ET-4850 lands at 88 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-4850 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-4850 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Pick Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…
- ✓Ink tanks last years
- ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- ✓Great cost per photo
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 88
vs 85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Score breakdown
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
88 speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson EcoTank ET-4850 | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EcoTank inkjet AIO | Inkjet MegaTank |
| Speed | — | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
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
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-4850 vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Which is better, Epson EcoTank ET-4850 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Epson EcoTank ET-4850 worth the price? +
At $549, Epson EcoTank ET-4850 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in quality.
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-4850 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.