Canon PIXMA TS6520 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 319 pages.

Lower price
Canon PIXMA TS6520

Canon PIXMA TS6520

Price
$79.00
Cost per page (mono)
13.9¢/pg
Buy — $79.00
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer

Price
$99.99
Cost per page (mono)
7.3¢/pg
Buy — $99.99

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipCanon PIXMA TS6520HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$912$537
After 2 years$1,746$975
After 3 years$2,579$1,412

HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 6.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon PIXMA TS6520 on total cost after about 319 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.

Specs compared

SpecCanon PIXMA TS6520HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copyprint, scan, copy
Print speed (mono)—20 ppm
Print speed (color)7 ppm10 ppm
Resolution1200 x 12001200 x 1200
Duty cycle (monthly)—20,000 pages
Recommended volume—800 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederNoYes
Display—2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display)
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, LegalLetter, Legal, Photo
Weight (kg)5.267.98

Cartridges & running cost

Canon PIXMA TS6520

Cheapest to run: Canon PG-295 Black Ink Tank — $25.00 · 13.9¢/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 48% lower cost per page (7.3¢ vs 13.9¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS6520 — $21 less to buy — it would take about 319 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.

Where to buy

Canon PIXMA TS6520Buy — $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 TS6520 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 48% cheaper per page (7.3¢ vs 13.9¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS6520 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer?
The Canon PIXMA TS6520 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 319 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS6520 and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer?
Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS6520 7 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS6520 No, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer Yes. Ethernet: Canon PIXMA TS6520 No, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer Yes. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TS6520 Letter, Legal, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, Photo.