Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 vs HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 15 | 25 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 24 | 25 |
Between the MAXIFY GX7020 and Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw, the MAXIFY GX7020 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw wins on pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). Overall, the MAXIFY GX7020 scores 72.5 and the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.5 vs 73.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The MAXIFY GX7020 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if you care most about pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 66.67% more. 25 vs 15.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 or HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw?
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw leads the current Mars Score by 0.6 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 Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 if…
Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if…
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw has the measurable edge on ppm color, ppm mono.
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 Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 66.67% more. 25 vs 15.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 4.17% more. 25 vs 24.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO (MegaTank) | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 24 | 25lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 15 | 25lead |
| Resolution | 1200x600 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |