Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Mono laser AIO · 2021
82
/ 100
From $449
VS
Brother HL-L3290CDW wins by 2
Brother
Brother HL-L3290CDW
Color laser AIO · 2022
84
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L3290CDW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and Brother HL-L3290CDW at 84. That puts Brother HL-L3290CDW 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-L3290CDW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs 84 Brother HL-L3290CDW
Score breakdown
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother HL-L3290CDW
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF452dw | Brother HL-L3290CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Color laser AIO |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
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-L3290CDW
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: Canon imageCLASS MF452dw vs Brother HL-L3290CDW
Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +
Brother HL-L3290CDW 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-L3290CDW worth the price? +
At $499, Brother HL-L3290CDW delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Brother HL-L3290CDW 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.