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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 imageCLASS MF452dw wins by 2
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 imageCLASS MF452dw

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw leads on reliability (80 vs 78).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $449).

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec Canon imageCLASS MF452dw HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
Mono laser AIO
Mono laser refillable
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

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw scores 82 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — leads on reliability (80 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.