Between the MAXIFY GX7020 and EcoTank ET-2850, the MAXIFY GX7020 comes out ahead in pages/min (color) and pages/min (mono), while the EcoTank ET-2850 wins on several specs. Overall, the MAXIFY GX7020 scores 59.3 and the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 43.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MAXIFY GX7020 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.8 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.
Pick the MAXIFY GX7020 if you care most about pages/min (color) and pages/min (mono). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono), adf.
The EcoTank ET-2850 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, airprint, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MAXIFY GX7020 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
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 200.00% more. 15 vs 5.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 128.57% more. 24 vs 10.5.
- ▲Has ADF.
Why Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO (MegaTank) | Inkjet AIO |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 24lead | 10.5 |
| Pages/min (color) | 15lead | 5 |
| Resolution | 1200x600 dpi | 5760x1440 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | truelead | false |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
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