Between the MFC-L8905CDW and MAXIFY GX7020, the MFC-L8905CDW comes out ahead in pages/min (color) and pages/min (mono), while the MAXIFY GX7020 wins on several specs. Overall, the MFC-L8905CDW scores 68.8 and the MAXIFY GX7020 scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MFC-L8905CDW is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.5 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 MFC-L8905CDW 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).
The MAXIFY GX7020 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, adf, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MFC-L8905CDW is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Brother - MFC-L8905CDW wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 120.00% more. 33 vs 15.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 37.50% more. 33 vs 24.
Why Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Inkjet AIO (MegaTank) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 33lead | 24 |
| Pages/min (color) | 33lead | 15 |
| Resolution | 2400x600 dpi | 1200x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
Spec-level deep dives
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