Canon MAXIFY MB5420 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $439.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon MAXIFY MB5420 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $714 | $668 |
| After 2 years | $954 | $895 |
| After 3 years | $1,194 | $1,123 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format 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 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format 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 | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 15.5 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD (color) with Cap Sense touchscreen function |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 12.88 | 19.46 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY MB5420
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-2200 Black Ink Tank — $40.00 · 4.0¢/page · 1,000pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 936e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — about 5% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 4.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — $34 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 — it adds faxing, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY MB5420Buy — $473.95
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $439.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 5% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 4.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer is about $34 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY MB5420 and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 24 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY MB5420 15.5 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 600 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.