Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer costs $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4,367 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $429.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $465 | $454 |
| After 2 years | $530 | $478 |
| After 3 years | $595 | $502 |
HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank on total cost after about 4,367 pages — roughly 9 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 7001 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 |
| Print speed (mono) | 18 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 33,000 pages | 5,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 1.35-inch monochrome LCD | 2-Line LCD with Smart guided Buttons, 2.0 x 0.4 in (50.8 x 10.16 mm) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.25 | 6.38 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $64.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg yield
HP Smart Tank 7001 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 7001 All-in-One Printer — about 63% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank — $30 less to buy — it would take about 4,367 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTankBuy — $399.99
HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $429.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 63% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4,367 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank and the HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 18 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 13 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 33,000 pages, HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer 5,000 pages.