Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Mono laser AIO · 2021
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the quality sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on quality (86 vs 82).
Speed
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the speed sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 78).
Reliability
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the reliability sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on reliability (86 vs 80).
Value for money
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e more score per dollar ($299 vs $449).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF452dw | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Speed | — | 20 ipm |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
| ADF | — | Yes |
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
FAQ: Canon imageCLASS MF452dw vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on quality (86 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for speed, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 78). Compared on the speed sub-score.