Canon MAXIFY MB2120 vs Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer costs $13 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,155 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $229.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $562 | $507 |
| After 2 years | $907 | $784 |
| After 3 years | $1,252 | $1,061 |
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY MB2120 on total cost after about 1,155 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 8 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.52 | 8.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB2120
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-1200 Black Ink Tank — $22.99 · 5.7¢/page · 400pg yield
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 279XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $23.09 · 4.6¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — about 20% lower cost per page (4.6¢ vs 5.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 — $13 less to buy — it would take about 1,155 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 — 19 ppm vs 8.5 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB2120Buy — $216.95
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $229.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 20% cheaper per page (4.6¢ vs 5.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB2120 is about $13 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $13 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,155 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 and the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 19 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 13 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 600 x 1200, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440.