Canon MAXIFY MB5420 vs Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $349.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $714 | $568 |
| After 2 years | $954 | $786 |
| After 3 years | $1,194 | $1,004 |
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | Epson WorkForce WF-3620 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) | 24 ppm | 19 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 12.88 | 9.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB5420
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-2200 Black Ink Tank — $40.00 · 4.0¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 252XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $39.99 · 3.6¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer — about 9% lower cost per page (3.6¢ vs 4.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer — $124 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 — 24 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB5420Buy — $473.95
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $349.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 9% cheaper per page (3.6¢ vs 4.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer is about $124 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 and the Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 24 ppm, Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer 19 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 15.5 ppm, Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 600 x 1200, Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Paper sizes: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 Letter, Legal, Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.