Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 10 | 36 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 15 | 36 |
Between the PIXMA TR8620a and VersaLink C405, the PIXMA TR8620a comes out ahead in several specs, while the VersaLink C405 wins on pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). Overall, the PIXMA TR8620a scores 66.5 and the VersaLink C405 scores 80.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The VersaLink C405 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.7 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 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 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) — 260.00% more. 36 vs 10.
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 - PIXMA TR8620a or Xerox - VersaLink C405?
Xerox - VersaLink C405 leads the current Mars Score by 13.7 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 - 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 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 - PIXMA TR8620a wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Xerox - VersaLink C405 wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 260.00% more. 36 vs 10.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 140.00% more. 36 vs 15.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 15 | 36lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 10 | 36lead |
| Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |