Canon MAXIFY MB2720 vs Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
Canon MAXIFY MB2720 costs $24 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 602 pages.
Lower price
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $126.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 9.7¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2720 | Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $495 | $710 |
| After 2 years | $840 | $1,294 |
| After 3 years | $1,185 | $1,878 |
Canon MAXIFY MB2720 costs more upfront but 4.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 602 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB2720 | Epson Expression Home XP-4205 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) | 24 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 12.02 | 4.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB2720
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-1200 Black Ink Tank — $22.99 · 5.7¢/page · 400pg yield
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 232XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $36.99 · 9.7¢/page · 380pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — about 41% lower cost per page (5.7¢ vs 9.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer — $24 less to buy — it would take about 602 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — 24 ppm vs 10 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB2720Buy — $149.99
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $126.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 or the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 41% cheaper per page (5.7¢ vs 9.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 or the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer is about $24 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $24 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 602 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 and the Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2720 24 ppm, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2720 15.5 ppm, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 600 x 1200, Epson Expression Home XP-4205 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440.