Canon PIXMA TR4720 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer costs $21 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 775 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $99.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR4720 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $679 | $537 |
| After 2 years | $1,279 | $975 |
| After 3 years | $1,879 | $1,412 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 2.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TR4720 on total cost after about 775 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR4720 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5.76 | 7.98 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR4720
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-275 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 10.0¢/page · 180pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer
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 8125 All-in-One Printer — about 27% lower cost per page (7.3¢ vs 10.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR4720 — $21 less to buy — it would take about 775 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR4720 — it adds faxing, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR4720Buy — $79.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $99.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 27% cheaper per page (7.3¢ vs 10.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is about $21 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $21 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 775 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR4720 and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TR4720 print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR4720 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Ethernet: Canon PIXMA TR4720 No, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer Yes. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TR4720 Letter, Legal, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, Photo.