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Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — Mono laser AIO · 2021
Canon

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Mono laser AIO · 2021

82
/ 100
From $449
VS
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank wins by 3
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
Canon

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO

85
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank ahead by 3 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 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…

  • ✓Ink tanks last years
  • ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
  • ✓Great cost per photo
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Winner by scenario

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

Cost

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the cost sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on cost (94 vs 80).

Quality

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 82).

Reliability

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on reliability (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs
85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Score breakdown

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw versus Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — full spec comparison
Spec Canon imageCLASS MF452dw Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Type
Mono laser AIO
Inkjet MegaTank
Release year
2021
—
Speed
—
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet

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

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Pros
  • +Ink tanks last years
  • +All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
  • +Great cost per photo
Cons
  • −Slow to print
  • −Setup pouring ink is messy
  • −Aging connectivity stack

FAQ: Canon imageCLASS MF452dw vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank worth the price? +

At $449, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cost.

Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 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 cost, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on cost (94 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is better for quality, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.