Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Mono laser AIO · 2021
82
/ 100
From $449
VS
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wins by 8
Epson
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Photo EcoTank inkjet
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 at 90. That puts Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 ahead by 8 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 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs 90 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Score breakdown
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
90 speed 86
quality 90
cost 82
reliability 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF452dw | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Photo EcoTank inkjet |
| 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
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
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 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 worth the price? +
At $699, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 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.