HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
VS
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank wins by 1
Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs 85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Score breakdown
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser AIO | Inkjet MegaTank |
| Speed | — | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
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: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +
At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — 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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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.