Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Mono laser AIO · 2021
82
/ 100
From $449
VS
Brother HL-L2405W wins by 2
Brother
Brother HL-L2405W
Mono laser
84
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L2405W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and Brother HL-L2405W at 84. That puts Brother HL-L2405W ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon imageCLASS MF452dw if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Brother HL-L2405W if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs 84 Brother HL-L2405W
Score breakdown
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother HL-L2405W
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF452dw | Brother HL-L2405W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Mono laser |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
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
Brother HL-L2405W
Pros
- +Wireless printing
- +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
- −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
- −Drum/toner replacement cost
- −Slow photo print on some inkjets
FAQ: Canon imageCLASS MF452dw vs Brother HL-L2405W
Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Brother HL-L2405W? +
Brother HL-L2405W scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon imageCLASS MF452dw worth the price? +
At $449, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Is Brother HL-L2405W worth the price? +
At $179, Brother HL-L2405W delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Brother HL-L2405W 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.