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Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 — Photo EcoTank inkjet
Epson

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

Photo EcoTank inkjet

90
/ 100
From $699
VS
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wins by 5
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
Canon

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO

85
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 lands at 90 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Tie

Compared on the quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Cost

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the cost sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on cost (94 vs 82).

Reliability

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 leads on reliability (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank more score per dollar ($449 vs $699).

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 90
vs
85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Score breakdown

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
90
speed 86
quality 90
cost 82
reliability 88
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 versus Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — full spec comparison
Spec Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Type
Photo EcoTank inkjet
Inkjet MegaTank
Speed
—
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

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 Photo ET-8550 vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Which is better, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 Photo ET-8550 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.

Which is better for cost, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on cost (94 vs 82). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 — leads on reliability (88 vs 84). Compared on the reliability sub-score.