Canon PIXMA TS3720 vs HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TS3720 costs $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 80 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS3720 | HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $698 | $1,068 |
| After 2 years | $1,331 | $2,077 |
| After 3 years | $1,964 | $3,085 |
Canon PIXMA TS3720 costs more upfront but 6.3¢ less per page. It overtakes HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 80 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS3720 | HP DeskJet 4355 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) | — | 8.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 300 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | Icon LCD display and button controls |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 3.95 | 4.81 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS3720
Cheapest to run: Canon PG-275 Black Ink Tank — $18.99 · 10.5¢/page · 180pg yield
HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 68 Black Original Ink Cartridge — $26.89 · 16.8¢/page · 160pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TS3720 — about 37% lower cost per page (10.5¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer — $5 less to buy — it would take about 80 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS3720Buy — $64.99
HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $59.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS3720 or the HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TS3720 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 37% cheaper per page (10.5¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS3720 or the HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer is about $5 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TS3720 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 80 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS3720 and the HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer?
- Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS3720 4800 x 1200, HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS3720 No, HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer Yes. Weight (kg): Canon PIXMA TS3720 3.95, HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Printer 4.81.