Epson EcoTank ET-4800 White
Score: 81/100
Canon MegaTank G3270
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 is a wireless all-in-one printer that uses high-capacity ink tanks for low-cost color printing and includes a 30-sheet ADF, fax, and Ethernet connectivity. Its manual duplex, modest speeds, and limited duty cycle keep it from high-throughput office use. Ideal for home offices and small businesses that value ink economy and versatile connectivity.
The Canon MegaTank G3270 is a wireless all-in-one inkjet with a high-yield refillable ink system and ENERGY STAR certification, making it economical for home use. Its drawbacks are manual duplex only, limited paper capacity, and lack of an ADF or internal memory. Ideal for low-cost color printing in small households or home offices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,760 dpibest | 4,800 dpi | |
10 ppm | 11 ppmbest | |
5 ppm | 6 ppmbest | |
3,000 pagesbest | 3,000 pagesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.5 Wbest | — |
2,400 dpibest | 1,200 dpi | |
— | 11 ipmbest | |
100 sheetsbest | 100 sheetsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Ethernet Connectivity | true | false |
Scan Performance(1) | ||
Scan Resolution (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 5760x1440 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 10 ppm | 11 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 5 ppm | 6 ppm |
Features(2) | ||
Duplex Printing | false | true |
Supported Paper Sizes | Legal,Letter,A4,B5,A5,A6,B6,8.5x13,half letter,5x7,4x6,user-definable | 3.5x3.5;4x6;5x5;5x7;7x10;8x10;Letter;A4;A5;A6;B5;Legal;U.S. #10 envelope |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 373 mm | 416.56 mm |
Depth (mm) | 345 mm | 556.26 mm |
Height (mm) | 236 mm | 269.24 mm |
Weight (kg) | 5.0 kg | 5.99 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the ET-4800 for its cartridge-free ink system that dramatically cuts operating costs, its high resolution output, and its robust connectivity options including Ethernet. The large 30-sheet ADF and borderless photo capability are also seen as strong points for home-office and small-business users, though the manual duplex and modest print speeds are noted as trade-offs compared with higher-end models.
Consumers love the low cost per print, the 30-sheet ADF and the ability to print from phones and tablets. The main complaints are about the manual duplex, slower speeds and the limited duty cycle for heavy users.
Professional reviewers commend the G3270 for its vivid pigment-based colors, fast document throughput, and easy wireless setup, while noting that the lack of automatic duplex and an ADF makes it less suited for high-volume office work.
Everyday users generally praise the low operating cost, straightforward wireless connectivity, and compact design, but repeatedly mention the inconvenience of manual duplex and the limited paper capacity when handling larger photo or document batches.
