Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $311 | $677 |
| After 2 years | $423 | $1,115 |
| After 3 years | $535 | $1,552 |
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca | 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) | 15 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 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 | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.66 | 8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg 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 TS9521Ca — about 74% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — $41 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — it adds faxing, which the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — 20 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TS9521CaBuy — $199.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135eBuy — $239.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 74% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca is about $41 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 15 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 20 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 1200 x 1200. Automatic document feeder: Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca No, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Yes.