Canon PIXMA MG3620 vs Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer costs $28 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 368 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $229.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $935 | $507 |
| After 2 years | $1,669 | $784 |
| After 3 years | $2,402 | $1,061 |
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 7.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA MG3620 on total cost after about 368 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 9.9 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5.7 ppm | 8 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | — | 8.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA MG3620
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-240 Black Ink Cartridge — $22.00 · 12.2¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 279XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $23.09 · 4.6¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — about 62% lower cost per page (4.6¢ vs 12.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA MG3620 — $28 less to buy — it would take about 368 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA MG3620Buy — $202.06
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $229.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 62% cheaper per page (4.6¢ vs 12.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is about $28 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $28 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 368 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA MG3620 and the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA MG3620 9.9 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA MG3620 5.7 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA MG3620 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Ethernet: Canon PIXMA MG3620 No, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer Yes.