Canon MAXIFY MB2720 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Canon MAXIFY MB2720 costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 656 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB2720 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $495 | $577 |
| After 2 years | $840 | $1,015 |
| After 3 years | $1,185 | $1,452 |
Canon MAXIFY MB2720 costs more upfront but 1.5¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e on total cost after about 656 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB2720 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 24 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 12.02 | 8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB2720
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-1200 Black Ink Tank — $22.99 · 5.7¢/page · 400pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Cheapest to run: HP 923e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $72.89 · 7.3¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — about 21% lower cost per page (5.7¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — $10 less to buy — it would take about 656 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB2720Buy — $149.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135eBuy — $139.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Canon MAXIFY MB2720 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 21% cheaper per page (5.7¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 656 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB2720 and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB2720 24 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB2720 15.5 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 10 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 600 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 1200 x 1200. Paper sizes: Canon MAXIFY MB2720 Letter, Legal, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Letter, A4, Photo.