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) and pages/min (mono). Overall, the PIXMA TR8620a scores 49.1 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 22.8 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.
The PIXMA TR8620a 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 - 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 |
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