Canon PIXMA MG3620 vs Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer costs $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 173 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $213.48
- Cost per page (mono)
- 6.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $968 | $583 |
| After 2 years | $1,735 | $952 |
| After 3 years | $2,501 | $1,322 |
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 6.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA MG3620 on total cost after about 173 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 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 | 15.8 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5.7 ppm | 11.3 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA MG3620
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-240 Black Ink Cartridge — $22.99 · 12.8¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 302 Standard-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $15.39 · 6.2¢/page · 250pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer — about 52% lower cost per page (6.2¢ vs 12.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA MG3620 — $11 less to buy — it would take about 173 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer — 15.8 ppm vs 9.9 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA MG3620Buy — $202.06
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $213.48
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 52% cheaper per page (6.2¢ vs 12.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is about $11 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 173 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 Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA MG3620 9.9 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer 15.8 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA MG3620 5.7 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer 11.3 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA MG3620 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA MG3620 Letter, Legal, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.