Which is better for a family that prints a lot?

The HP Smart Tank 7001. It prints faster, holds 250 sheets, and duplexes automatically, so long print jobs need less babysitting.

Which one is better for photos?

Both reach 4800 x 1200 dpi and print borderless. The Canon's dye colors and photo-paper support make it a solid choice for occasional 4x6 and letter-size photos, while the HP is quicker per page.

Do either of these print double-sided on their own?

Only the HP Smart Tank 7001 has automatic duplex printing. On the Canon G3272 you flip the sheet yourself for two-sided pages.

Which lasts longer between ink refills?

Both are tank printers, so refills come from bottles rather than cartridges. The HP ships with enough ink for roughly 6,000 black or 8,000 color pages, and its larger tray means fewer paper reloads.

Is the HP worth stepping up to over the Canon?

If you print more than a few pages a week or want duplexing, yes. If space is tight and you print light, single-sided jobs, the Canon is smaller and rated slightly higher by owners.

Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 7001

The HP Smart Tank 7001 is the stronger pick for most homes: it prints faster, holds more paper, and adds automatic two-sided printing that the Canon G3272 lacks. The Canon is smaller and lighter, and its 4.3 rating from more than 2,400 owners edges out the HP's 4.1. Both are tank printers built for cheap refills, so the choice comes down to speed and duplexing versus a tighter footprint.

Choose the Canon PIXMA G3272 if you have limited desk space, print mostly single-sided pages, and want the model with the higher owner rating.
Choose the HP Smart Tank 7001 if you print in volume, want automatic double-sided printing, and value faster black and color speeds.

Prices

Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank: $194.00 at Walmart (checked today)
HP Smart Tank 7001: $59.99 at FFG (checked today)
Difference: the HP Smart Tank 7001 is $134.01 cheaper than the Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank today

What separates them

	Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank	HP Smart Tank 7001
Duplex printing	No automatic duplex; you flip pages by hand	Automatic two-sided printing built in
Print speed	11 ppm black, 6 ppm color	15 ppm black, 9 ppm color
Paper capacity	100-sheet tray, 20 photo sheets	250-sheet input tray, 100-sheet output
Footprint and weight	16.4 x 13.3 x 7.0 in, 13.2 lb	16.8 x 14.3 x 7.8 in, 14.1 lb
Owner rating	4.3 out of 5 from 2,408 ratings	4.1 out of 5 from 1,500 ratings
Ink setup	Four-color hybrid system, pigment black plus dye color	Four ink tanks with spill-free plug-in refill bottles
Scanner	Flatbed only, 600 x 1200 dpi	Flatbed only, no document feeder
Monthly duty cycle	Not published by Canon	Rated up to 5,000 pages per month

Specs compared

Spec	Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank	HP Smart Tank 7001
color	Black	Gray
Depth (")	13.3	14.33 in
Height (")	7.0	7.82 in
Width (")	16.4	16.83 in
Print Formats	B5, A4, Letter	—
Built-In Hard Drive	No	—
Duplex Printing	No	—
Color on Printer	Black	—
Memory Card Reader	No	—
Scanner Type	Flatbed	—
Print Speed (Mono) (ppm)	11.0	—
Power Consumption (Standby) (W)	0.6	—

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Spec	Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank	HP Smart Tank 7001
Print Type	Inkjet, Photo	—
Touchscreen	No	—
Standard Paper Capacity (pcs)	100	—
Print Speed (Color) (ppm)	6.0	—
Color Printer	Yes	—
Max Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi	—
Functions	Scan, Copy	—
Portable	No	—
Scan Resolution (max)	600 x 1200 dpi	—
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Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 7001

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Canon PIXMA G3272 MegaTank vs HP Smart Tank 7001

Prices