Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $399.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.5¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $499 | $429 |
| After 2 years | $567 | $458 |
| After 3 years | $635 | $486 |
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 24 ppm | 17 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 9.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 45,000 pages | 33,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,600 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2-line LCD | 2.4-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.98 | 7.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-26 Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $67.98 · 1.1¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 542 Black Ink Bottle — $35.99 · 0.5¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 58% lower cost per page (0.5¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $31 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer — 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
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTankBuy — $431.00
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $399.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 58% cheaper per page (0.5¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $31 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Device type: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank single-function, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank print, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 24 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 17 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 15.5 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9.5 ppm.