Canon PIXMA TS3720 vs Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer costs $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 550 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $79.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS3720 | Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $665 | $516 |
| After 2 years | $1,265 | $952 |
| After 3 years | $1,865 | $1,389 |
Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 2.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TS3720 on total cost after about 550 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS3720 | Epson Expression Home XP-5200 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) | — | 14 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 7.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 3.95 | 5.4 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS3720
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-275 Black Ink Tank — $18.00 · 10.0¢/page · 180pg yield
Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 222XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $39.99 · 7.3¢/page · 550pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer — about 27% lower cost per page (7.3¢ vs 10.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS3720 — $15 less to buy — it would take about 550 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS3720Buy — $64.99
Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $79.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS3720 or the Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Home XP-5200 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 TS3720 or the Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS3720 is about $15 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 550 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS3720 and the Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer?
- Automatic duplex: Canon PIXMA TS3720 No, Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer Yes. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TS3720 Letter, Legal, Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo. Weight (kg): Canon PIXMA TS3720 3.95, Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer 5.4.