Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One
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 Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $252 | $274 |
| After 2 years | $274 | $298 |
| After 3 years | $296 | $322 |
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 Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 11 ppm | 11 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 6 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 3,000 pages | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch square LCD | 2.2-inch Mono Touchscreen MGD (Mono Graphics 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 | 4.66 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank
Cheapest to run: Canon GI-21 Pigment Black MegaTank Ink Bottle — $22.00 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One
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 8% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — $20 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTankBuy — $229.95
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-OneBuy — $249.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 8% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank or the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- The Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank and the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank print, scan, copy, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 6 ppm, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 5 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 4800 x 1200, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank 3,000 pages, HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One 1,000 pages.