Canon PIXMA MG3620 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e costs $8 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 159 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $965 | $677 |
| After 2 years | $1,699 | $1,115 |
| After 3 years | $2,432 | $1,552 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e costs more upfront but 4.9¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA MG3620 on total cost after about 159 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 9.9 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5.7 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | — | 8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA MG3620
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-240 Black Ink Cartridge — $22.00 · 12.2¢/page · 180pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Cheapest to run: HP 923e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $72.89 · 7.3¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — about 40% lower cost per page (7.3¢ vs 12.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA MG3620 — $8 less to buy — it would take about 159 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA MG3620 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — 20 ppm vs 9.9 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA MG3620Buy — $232.06
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135eBuy — $239.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 40% cheaper per page (7.3¢ vs 12.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is about $8 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e worth the higher price?
- It costs about $8 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 159 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA MG3620 and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA MG3620 print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA MG3620 9.9 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA MG3620 5.7 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 10 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA MG3620 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 1200 x 1200.