Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 15 | 36 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 24 | 36 |
Between the MAXIFY GX7020 and VersaLink C405, the MAXIFY GX7020 comes out ahead in several specs, while the VersaLink C405 wins on pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). Overall, the MAXIFY GX7020 scores 72.5 and the VersaLink C405 scores 80.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The VersaLink C405 edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.5 vs 80.2), but the 7.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 VersaLink C405 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) — 140.00% more. 36 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: the VersaLink C405 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: Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 or Xerox - VersaLink C405?
Xerox - VersaLink C405 leads the current Mars Score by 7.7 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 Xerox - VersaLink C405 if…
Xerox - VersaLink C405 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 Xerox - VersaLink C405 wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 140.00% more. 36 vs 15.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 50.00% more. 36 vs 24.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO (MegaTank) | Laser AIO (color) |
| Ink system | Refillable tank | Tonerlead |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 24 | 36lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 15 | 36lead |
| Resolution | 1200x600 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |