Canon MAXIFY MB2720 vs HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer
Canon MAXIFY MB2720 costs $70 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 633 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2720 | HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $495 | $1,088 |
| After 2 years | $840 | $2,097 |
| After 3 years | $1,185 | $3,105 |
Canon MAXIFY MB2720 costs more upfront but 11.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 633 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB2720 | HP Envy 6155 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 | 7 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 400 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen (320 x 240) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 12.02 | 5.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB2720
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-1200 Black Ink Tank — $22.99 · 5.7¢/page · 400pg yield
HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 68 Black Original Ink Cartridge — $26.89 · 16.8¢/page · 160pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — about 66% lower cost per page (5.7¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer — $70 less to buy — it would take about 633 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — it adds faxing, which the HP Envy 6155 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
HP Envy 6155 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $79.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 or the HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 66% cheaper per page (5.7¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 or the HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer is about $70 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $70 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 633 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 and the HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 print, scan, copy, fax, HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2720 24 ppm, HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2720 15.5 ppm, HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer 7 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 600 x 1200, HP Envy 6155 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.