Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Mono laser AIO · 2021
82
/ 100
From $449
VS
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank wins by 3
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
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
| 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.