Zebra
Zebra ZD420
Label thermal · 2018
84
/ 100
From $399
VS
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank wins by 1
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, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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
Zebra ZD420 84
vs 85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Score breakdown
Zebra ZD420
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Zebra ZD420 | Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Label thermal | Inkjet MegaTank |
| Release year | 2018 | — |
| Speed | — | 13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
Zebra ZD420
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
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: Zebra ZD420 vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Which is better, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +
At $399, Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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.