Canon PIXMA MG3620 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs $38 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 451 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $269.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $965 | $498 |
| After 2 years | $1,699 | $725 |
| After 3 years | $2,432 | $953 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 8.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA MG3620 on total cost after about 451 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA MG3620 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format 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 | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 5.7 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen CGD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.6 |
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 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 936e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — about 69% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 12.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA MG3620 — $38 less to buy — it would take about 451 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — 22 ppm vs 9.9 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA MG3620Buy — $232.06
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $269.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 69% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 12.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is about $38 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $38 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 451 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 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA MG3620 9.9 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA MG3620 5.7 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA MG3620 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA MG3620 No, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer Yes.