Canon MAXIFY MB2120 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $210.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $562 | $461 |
| After 2 years | $907 | $712 |
| After 3 years | $1,252 | $963 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 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 MB2120 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 33,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.52 | 11.9 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB2120
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-1200 Black Ink Tank — $22.99 · 5.7¢/page · 400pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $46.00 · 4.2¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — about 27% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 5.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — $7 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB2120Buy — $216.95
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $210.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 27% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 5.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer is about $7 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 19 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 13 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 600 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Bluetooth: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer Yes.