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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 Selphy CP1500 wins by 2
Canon Selphy CP1500 — Dye-sub photo · 2023
Canon

Canon Selphy CP1500

Dye-sub photo · 2023

84
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Canon Selphy CP1500 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and Canon Selphy CP1500 at 84. That puts Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

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

Quality

Canon Selphy CP1500

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Reliability

Canon Selphy CP1500

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Canon Selphy CP1500

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon Selphy CP1500 more score per dollar ($149 vs $449).

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs
84 Canon Selphy CP1500

Score breakdown

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Canon Selphy CP1500
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw versus Canon Selphy CP1500 — full spec comparison
Spec Canon imageCLASS MF452dw Canon Selphy CP1500
Type
Mono laser AIO
Dye-sub photo
Release year
2021
2023

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 Selphy CP1500

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 Canon Selphy CP1500

Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Canon Selphy CP1500? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500 worth the price? +

At $149, Canon Selphy CP1500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Canon Selphy CP1500 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 quality, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Canon Selphy CP1500? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Canon Selphy CP1500? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.