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Brother HL-L3290CDW — Color laser AIO · 2022
Brother

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Color laser AIO · 2022

84
/ 100
From $499
VS
Brother HL-L3290CDW wins by 2
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — Mono laser AIO · 2021
Canon

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Mono laser AIO · 2021

82
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Brother HL-L3290CDW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L3290CDW lands at 84 and Canon imageCLASS MF452dw at 82. That puts Brother HL-L3290CDW ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Brother HL-L3290CDW if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick Canon imageCLASS MF452dw if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L3290CDW leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Reliability

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L3290CDW leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Brother HL-L3290CDW 84
vs
82 Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L3290CDW
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L3290CDW versus Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L3290CDW Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Type
Color laser AIO
Mono laser AIO
Release year
2022
2021

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Brother HL-L3290CDW vs Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Which is better, Brother HL-L3290CDW or Canon imageCLASS MF452dw? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother HL-L3290CDW worth the price? +

At $499, Brother HL-L3290CDW delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Is Canon imageCLASS MF452dw worth the price? +

At $449, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother HL-L3290CDW or Canon imageCLASS MF452dw last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for quality, Brother HL-L3290CDW or Canon imageCLASS MF452dw? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother HL-L3290CDW or Canon imageCLASS MF452dw? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.