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HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — Color laser AIO
HP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Color laser AIO

84
/ 100
From $649
VS
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 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

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
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Winner by scenario

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

Cost

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Quality

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 84).

Reliability

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on reliability (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank more score per dollar ($449 vs $649).

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

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for cost, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 quality, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.