Canon PIXMA TR8620a vs Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TR8620a is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $149.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.0¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $261 | $570 |
| After 2 years | $373 | $990 |
| After 3 years | $485 | $1,410 |
Canon PIXMA TR8620a is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson Expression Home XP-5100 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) | 15 ppm | 14 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.89 | 5.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 202XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $38.49 · 7.0¢/page · 550pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — about 73% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 7.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — $1 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR8620aBuy — $149.00
Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $149.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 73% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 7.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR8620a and the Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TR8620a print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 15 ppm, Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer 14 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 10 ppm, Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer 7.5 ppm. Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA TR8620a Yes, Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer No.