Canon PIXMA TS8820 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Canon PIXMA TS8820 costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 287 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS8820 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $476 | $677 |
| After 2 years | $702 | $1,115 |
| After 3 years | $928 | $1,552 |
Canon PIXMA TS8820 costs more upfront but 3.5¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e on total cost after about 287 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS8820 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 7 ppm | 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 | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.58 | 8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS8820
Cheapest to run: Canon PGI-230 Pigment Black Ink Tank — $22.60 · 3.8¢/page · 600pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
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: Canon PIXMA TS8820 — about 48% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — $10 less to buy — it would take about 287 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TS8820 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS8820Buy — $249.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135eBuy — $239.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS8820 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Canon PIXMA TS8820 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 48% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS8820 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TS8820 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 287 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS8820 and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TS8820 print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TS8820 7 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 10 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS8820 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS8820 No, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Yes.