Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 33 | 10 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 33 | 15 |
Between the MFC-L8905CDW and PIXMA TR8620a, the MFC-L8905CDW comes out ahead in pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono), while the PIXMA TR8620a wins on several specs. Overall, the MFC-L8905CDW scores 78.3 and the PIXMA TR8620a scores 66.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MFC-L8905CDW is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MFC-L8905CDW if you care most about pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 230.00% more. 33 vs 10.
The PIXMA TR8620a similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MFC-L8905CDW is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Brother - MFC-L8905CDW or Canon - PIXMA TR8620a?
Brother - MFC-L8905CDW leads the current Mars Score by 11.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Brother - MFC-L8905CDW if…
Brother - MFC-L8905CDW has the measurable edge on ppm color, ppm mono.
Choose Canon - PIXMA TR8620a if…
Canon - PIXMA TR8620a does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Brother - MFC-L8905CDW wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 230.00% more. 33 vs 10.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 120.00% more. 33 vs 15.
Why Canon - PIXMA TR8620a wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Inkjet AIO |
| Ink system | Tonerlead | Cartridge |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 33lead | 15 |
| Pages/min (color) | 33lead | 10 |
| Resolution | 2400x600 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |