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Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

84
/ 100
From $399
VS
Zebra ZD420 wins by 2
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — EcoTank inkjet
Canon

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

EcoTank inkjet

82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Zebra ZD420 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Zebra ZD420 lands at 84 and Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 at 82. That puts Zebra ZD420 ahead by 2 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 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

Zebra ZD420

Compared on the quality sub-score

Zebra ZD420 leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

Zebra ZD420

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Zebra ZD420 leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Zebra ZD420 84
vs
82 Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Score breakdown

Zebra ZD420
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Zebra ZD420 versus Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 — full spec comparison
Spec Zebra ZD420 Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020
Type
Label thermal
EcoTank inkjet
Release year
2018
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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 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: Zebra ZD420 vs Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020

Which is better, Zebra ZD420 or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

Zebra ZD420 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 MegaTank G6020 worth the price? +

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

Does Zebra ZD420 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, Zebra ZD420 or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

Zebra ZD420 — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Zebra ZD420 or Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020? +

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