Canon PIXMA MG3620 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Canon PIXMA MG3620

Canon PIXMA MG3620

Price
$202.06
Cost per page (mono)
12.2¢/pg
Buy — $202.06
Best overall
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer

Price
$199.99
Cost per page (mono)
4.4¢/pg
Buy — $199.99

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipCanon PIXMA MG3620Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$935$462
After 2 years$1,669$724
After 3 years$2,402$985

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

SpecCanon PIXMA MG3620Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copyprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)9.9 ppm25 ppm
Print speed (color)5.7 ppm12 ppm
Resolution4800 x 1200—
Duty cycle (monthly)—33,000 pages
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederNoYes
Display—4.3-inch LCD touchscreen
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, LegalLetter, Legal, A4, Photo
Weight (kg)—10.2

Cartridges & running cost

Canon PIXMA MG3620

Cheapest to run: Canon PG-240 Black Ink Cartridge — $22.00 · 12.2¢/page · 180pg yield

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer

Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $47.99 · 4.4¢/page · 1,100pg yield

Which should you buy?

  • High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer — about 64% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 12.2¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer — $2 less to buy.
  • If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA MG3620 doesn't do.
  • The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 9.9 ppm mono.

Where to buy

Canon PIXMA MG3620Buy — $202.06
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $199.99

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 64% cheaper per page (4.4¢ vs 12.2¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer is about $2 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA MG3620 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer?
Functions: Canon PIXMA MG3620 print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA MG3620 9.9 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA MG3620 5.7 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA MG3620 No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer Yes.