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) and pages/min (mono). Overall, the MAXIFY GX7020 scores 59.3 and the VersaLink C405 scores 71.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The VersaLink C405 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.6 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.
The MAXIFY GX7020 doesn't 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) and pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono).
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs don't 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.
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) |
| 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 |
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