HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 wins by 2
Canon
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
EcoTank inkjet
82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 at 82. That puts Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP LaserJet Tank 1005w if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs 82 Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80 speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | EcoTank inkjet |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
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 LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +
At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w 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.