Canon MAXIFY MB2720 vs Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer prints about 27% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 5.7¢).
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $149.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2720 | Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $495 | $401 |
| After 2 years | $840 | $651 |
| After 3 years | $1,185 | $902 |
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon MAXIFY MB2720 on total cost after about 0 pages — roughly 0 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB2720 | Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 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 | 15.8 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 12.02 | 9.75 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB2720
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-1200 Black Ink Tank — $22.99 · 5.7¢/page · 400pg yield
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 410XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $20.89 · 4.2¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer — about 27% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 5.7¢).
- If you need faxing: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — 24 ppm vs 15.8 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB2720Buy — $149.99
Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $149.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 or the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 27% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 5.7¢ mono).
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 and the Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2720 24 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 15.8 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2720 15.5 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 11 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 600 x 1200, Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440.