Brother MFC-T980DW vs Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank is $41 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T980DW | Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 24 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 15.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 600 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 45,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2-line LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 9.89 | 8.98 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T980DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $64.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank — $41 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-T980DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank — 24 ppm vs 17 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T980DWBuy — $389.99
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTankBuy — $349.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T980DW or the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank?
- The Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank is about $41 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T980DW and the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank?
- Device type: Brother MFC-T980DW multifunction, Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-T980DW print, scan, copy, fax, Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 24 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 15.5 ppm.