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Epson ET-16650 — EcoTank wide-format · 2021
Epson

Epson ET-16650

EcoTank wide-format · 2021

86
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Epson ET-16650 wins by 1
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 ET-16650 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson ET-16650 lands at 86 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Epson ET-16650 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson ET-16650 if…

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

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

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 86).

Cost

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the cost sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on cost (94 vs 80).

Reliability

Tie

Compared on the reliability sub-score

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

Value for money

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank more score per dollar ($449 vs $1,199).

Epson ET-16650 86
vs
85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Score breakdown

Epson ET-16650
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Epson ET-16650 versus Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — full spec comparison
Spec Epson ET-16650 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Type
EcoTank wide-format
Inkjet MegaTank
Release year
2021
—
Speed
—
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet

Epson ET-16650

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

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 ET-16650 vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Which is better, Epson ET-16650 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Epson ET-16650 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson ET-16650 worth the price? +

At $1,199, Epson ET-16650 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 ET-16650 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 quality, Epson ET-16650 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 86). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Epson ET-16650 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on cost (94 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.