HP Smart Tank 7301
Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…
- ✓Ink tanks last years
- ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- ✓Great cost per photo
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTankCompared on the quality sub-score
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 84).
Cost
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTankCompared on the cost sub-score
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on cost (94 vs 80).
Reliability
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTankCompared on the reliability sub-score
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on reliability (84 vs 82).
Value for money
HP Smart Tank 7301Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
HP Smart Tank 7301 more score per dollar ($399 vs $449).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Smart Tank 7301 | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet EcoTank | Inkjet MegaTank |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Speed | — | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
HP Smart Tank 7301
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
- +Ink tanks last years
- +All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- +Great cost per photo
- −Slow to print
- −Setup pouring ink is messy
- −Aging connectivity stack
FAQ: HP Smart Tank 7301 vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Which is better, HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +
At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 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 quality, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for cost, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on cost (94 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.