Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Mono laser AIO · 2021
82
/ 100
From $449
VS
Brother MFC-L2820DW wins by 6
Brother
Brother MFC-L2820DW
Mono laser AIO
88
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
Brother MFC-L2820DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and Brother MFC-L2820DW at 88. That puts Brother MFC-L2820DW ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 MFC-L2820DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs 88 Brother MFC-L2820DW
Score breakdown
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother MFC-L2820DW
88 speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF452dw | Brother MFC-L2820DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Mono laser AIO |
| 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 MFC-L2820DW
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 MFC-L2820DW
Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Brother MFC-L2820DW? +
Brother MFC-L2820DW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 MFC-L2820DW worth the price? +
At $329, Brother MFC-L2820DW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Brother MFC-L2820DW 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.