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HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 wins by 2
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — EcoTank inkjet
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)
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Winner by scenario

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

Quality

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Compared on the cost sub-score

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Reliability

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 leads on reliability (80 vs 78).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $399).

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

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
Type
Mono laser refillable
EcoTank inkjet
Release year
2023
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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.

Which is better for quality, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — leads on cost (82 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.