Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $253 | $284 |
| After 2 years | $276 | $308 |
| After 3 years | $299 | $332 |
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank | HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 11 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 6 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 3,000 pages | 3,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 2.7-inch square LCD | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.44 | 5.03 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-21 Pigment Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $22.96 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle — $23.89 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — about 4% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — $30 less to buy.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTankBuy — $229.95
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $259.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 4% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank and the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 11 ppm, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 6 ppm, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 4800 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Display: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 2.7-inch square LCD, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display.