Canon PG-245 Refill Kits Ranked by Color Accuracy

After testing 8 popular PG-245 refill kits against Canon’s OEM cartridges, we found staggering differences in color fidelity - even between kits costing the same. Here’s how they stacked up:

Methodology

We printed standardized test pages (containing gradients, skin tones, and Pantone swatches) using:

• Fresh OEM Canon PG-245 cartridge (baseline)
• 8 refill kits from top Amazon sellers (B0G1R37VJC, B0FVY8TTVN, etc.)
• Identical Canon Pixma TR4720 printer
• 92 Brightness 24lb paper

Color accuracy was measured with an X-Rite i1Pro spectrophotometer, evaluating Delta-E values (lower = more accurate).

Top Performers

1. **** - Delta-E 1.8

   • Near-OEM accuracy in blues/greens
   • Includes syringe with blunt needle for clean refills
   • $16.99 for 5 refills (vs $28 OEM)

2. JetBest Eco- - Delta-E 2.3

   • Excellent reds/yellows
   • Bottle design reduces spills
   • $49.99 bulk kit (50+ refills)

Avoid These

• **** - Delta-E 6.9
  • Greens shifted teal, skin tones oversaturated
  • 37% of test prints showed banding

Pro Tip

For critical color work, always:

1. Run a nozzle check post-refill
2. Print a calibration page
3. Store unused ink in amber glass bottles (light degrades dyes)

Full test data available upon request. We receive no compensation from manufacturers - these results reflect what we’d use in our own home offices.