Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 10 | 5 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 15 | 10.5 |
| ADF | true | false |
Between the PIXMA TR8620a and EcoTank ET-2850, the PIXMA TR8620a comes out ahead in pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono), while the EcoTank ET-2850 wins on several specs. Overall, the PIXMA TR8620a scores 66.5 and the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 63.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PIXMA TR8620a edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.5 vs 63.4), but the 3.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the PIXMA TR8620a if you care most about pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono), adf. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 100.00% more. 10 vs 5.
The EcoTank ET-2850 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable type, color, auto duplex, 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 - PIXMA TR8620a or Epson - EcoTank ET-2850?
Canon - PIXMA TR8620a leads the current Mars Score by 3.1 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 - PIXMA TR8620a if…
Canon - PIXMA TR8620a has the measurable edge on ppm color, ppm mono, has adf.
Choose Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 if…
Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 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 Canon - PIXMA TR8620a wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 100.00% more. 10 vs 5.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 42.86% more. 15 vs 10.5.
- ▲Has ADF.
Why Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Inkjet AIO |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 15lead | 10.5 |
| Pages/min (color) | 10lead | 5 |
| Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi | 5760x1440 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | truelead | false |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |