Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer costs $38 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 339 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $329.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $990 | $354 |
| After 2 years | $1,688 | $378 |
| After 3 years | $2,386 | $402 |
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 11.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank on total cost after about 339 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 15 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 27,000 pages | 6,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,200 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch color touchscreen | 3-inch Touchscreen MGD (Mono Graphics Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.99 | 7.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-25 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $348.99 · 11.6¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle — $23.89 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer — about 97% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 11.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank — $38 less to buy — it would take about 339 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTankBuy — $291.99
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $329.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 97% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 11.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank is about $38 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $38 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 339 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank and the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank print, scan, copy, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank 10 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon MAXIFY GX1020 MegaTank 27,000 pages, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 6,000 pages.