Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer costs $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 135 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $349.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $417 | $374 |
| After 2 years | $485 | $398 |
| After 3 years | $553 | $422 |
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank on total cost after about 135 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One 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 | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 45,000 pages | 6,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,200 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2-line LCD | 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) | 8.98 | 7.7 |
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
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 65% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank — $1 less to buy — it would take about 135 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One 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 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTankBuy — $349.00
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $349.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 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 65% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 135 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank and the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- Device type: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank single-function, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank print, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 24 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX5120 MegaTank 15.5 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm.