Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Mono laser AIO · 2021
82
/ 100
From $449
VS
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw wins by 2
HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. That puts HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs 84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Score breakdown
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF452dw | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Color laser AIO |
| 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
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +
At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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.