Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $259.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $990 | $284 |
| After 2 years | $1,680 | $308 |
| After 3 years | $2,370 | $332 |
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 15 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 27,000 pages | 3,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 2.7-inch color touchscreen | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.07 | 5.03 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-25 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $345.00 · 11.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP Smart Tank 5100 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 5100 All-in-One Printer — about 97% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 11.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer — $40 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank — it adds faxing, which the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTankBuy — $299.99
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $259.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 97% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 11.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank and the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank print, scan, copy, fax, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 15 ppm, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 10 ppm, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX2020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.