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-5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 15 | 25 |
| Pages/min (color) | 10 | 12 |
Between the PIXMA TR8620a and EcoTank ET-5850, the PIXMA TR8620a comes out ahead in several specs, while the EcoTank ET-5850 wins on pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color). Overall, the PIXMA TR8620a scores 66.5 and the EcoTank ET-5850 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EcoTank ET-5850 edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.5 vs 73.1), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The PIXMA TR8620a 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 EcoTank ET-5850 if you care most about pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono), pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 66.67% more. 25 vs 15.
Both ship with comparable type, color, auto duplex, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EcoTank ET-5850 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 - PIXMA TR8620a or Epson - EcoTank ET-5850?
Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 leads the current Mars Score by 6.6 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 - 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.
Choose Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 if…
Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 has the measurable edge on ppm mono, ppm color.
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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 66.67% more. 25 vs 15.
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 20.00% more. 12 vs 10.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Inkjet AIO |
| Ink system | Cartridge | Refillable tanklead |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 15 | 25lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 10 | 12lead |
| Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |