Choose MAXIFY GX5050 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Canon MAXIFY GX5050 & HP Smart Tank 210
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MAXIFY GX5050 and Smart Tank 210 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MAXIFY GX5050 | Smart Tank 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | HP |
| Product Family | MAXIFY MegaTank | Smart Tank |
| Canonical Model | MAXIFY GX5050 | Smart Tank 210 |
| Launch Year | 2022 year | 2023 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank printer | Colour ink-tank printer |
| Functions | ||
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Small business / Workgroup | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | MAXIFY GX5020 regional equivalent; regional SKU suffixes merged | Smart Tank 200 series and regional-channel suffixes merged |
| Print Technology | Refillable business ink-tank inkjet | HP Thermal Inkjet refillable tank |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | — | 3000 pages/month page |
| Print Head | Canon business inkjet head | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | All-pigment inks | Pigment black + dye colour |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 optimized colour; 1200 x 1200 black dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 24 ipm | 12 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 15.5 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | — | 22 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | — | 16 ppm |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | — | A4 / Letter |
| Print Performance | ||
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 300-2500 page/month | 400-800 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | — |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 1 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, glossy, semi-gloss, matte, envelopes | Plain, photo, brochure, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-275 g/m2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Canon PRINT | HP App |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android | Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | GI-56 | HP GT53 / GT53XL black; GT52 colour |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 6000 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 14000 page | 8000 page |
| Display | 2-line mono LCD | 1.1 inch icon LCD |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between MAXIFY GX5050 and Smart Tank 210?
MAXIFY GX5050 and Smart Tank 210 share specifications such as Functions (Print), Wi-Fi (Yes), Printer Type (Colour ink-tank printer), Colour Printing (Yes).
The main differences: ISO Black Speed (MAXIFY GX5050: 24 ipm, Smart Tank 210: 12 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (MAXIFY GX5050: 15.5 ipm, Smart Tank 210: 5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (MAXIFY GX5050: Yes, Smart Tank 210: —).
MAXIFY GX5050 may suit users who need its differing values, while Smart Tank 210 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.