Between the MAXIFY GX7020 and PIXMA TR8620a, the MAXIFY GX7020 comes out ahead in pages/min (mono) and pages/min (color), while the PIXMA TR8620a wins on several specs. Overall, the MAXIFY GX7020 scores 59.3 and the PIXMA TR8620a scores 49.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MAXIFY GX7020 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.2 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 (mono) and pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono), pages/min (color).
The PIXMA TR8620a 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 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 (mono) — 60.00% more. 24 vs 15.
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 50.00% more. 15 vs 10.
Why Canon - PIXMA TR8620a wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO (MegaTank) | Inkjet AIO |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 24lead | 15 |
| Pages/min (color) | 15lead | 10 |
| Resolution | 1200x600 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
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