Canon MAXIFY MB2120 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer costs $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 401 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $222.49
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.4¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $562 | $484 |
| After 2 years | $907 | $746 |
| After 3 years | $1,252 | $1,008 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY MB2120 on total cost after about 401 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB2120 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 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 | — |
| 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 | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.52 | 10.2 |
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-4834 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $47.99 · 4.4¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer — about 24% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 5.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 — $6 less to buy — it would take about 401 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB2120Buy — $216.95
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $222.49
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 24% cheaper per page (4.4¢ vs 5.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB2120 is about $6 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 401 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2120 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 19 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 13 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Paper sizes: Canon MAXIFY MB2120 Letter, Legal, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo. Weight (kg): Canon MAXIFY MB2120 10.52, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 10.2.