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Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — Mono laser AIO · 2021
Canon

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Mono laser AIO · 2021

82
/ 100
From $449
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 10
Epson SureColor P900 — Fine-art inkjet · 2020
Epson

Epson SureColor P900

Fine-art inkjet · 2020

92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 10 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 SureColor P900 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

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on quality (92 vs 82).

Reliability

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on reliability (90 vs 80).

Speed

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on speed (88 vs 78).

Value for money

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw more score per dollar ($449 vs $1,499).

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs
92 Epson SureColor P900

Score breakdown

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90

Specs side-by-side

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw versus Epson SureColor P900 — full spec comparison
Spec Canon imageCLASS MF452dw Epson SureColor P900
Type
Mono laser AIO
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
2021
2020

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 SureColor P900

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 Epson SureColor P900

Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 SureColor P900 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Epson SureColor P900 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 Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on quality (92 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on reliability (90 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.