Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
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 GX4020 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $515 | $354 |
| After 2 years | $580 | $378 |
| After 3 years | $645 | $402 |
HP Smart Tank 7603 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 GX4020 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, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| 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 | 6,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,200 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch LCD 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) | 9.48 | 7.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $64.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg 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 63% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer — $120 less to buy.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTankBuy — $449.99
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $329.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 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 63% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer is about $120 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank and the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 18 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 13 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon MAXIFY GX4020 MegaTank 33,000 pages, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 6,000 pages.