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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
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw wins by 2
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — EcoTank inkjet
Canon

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

EcoTank inkjet

82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 at 82. That puts HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw ahead by 2 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 MegaTank G6020 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Quality

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 more score per dollar ($399 vs $649).

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs
82 Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Score breakdown

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
Type
Color laser AIO
EcoTank inkjet

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 MegaTank G6020

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

FAQ: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw vs Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 MegaTank G6020 worth the price? +

At $399, Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 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, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.