Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Mono laser AIO · 2021
82
/ 100
From $449
VS
HP Smart Tank 7301 wins by 2
HP
HP Smart Tank 7301
Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
HP Smart Tank 7301 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw lands at 82 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 82
vs 84 HP Smart Tank 7301
Score breakdown
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP Smart Tank 7301
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF452dw | HP Smart Tank 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Inkjet EcoTank |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
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 Smart Tank 7301
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 Smart Tank 7301
Which is better, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +
At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Canon imageCLASS MF452dw or HP Smart Tank 7301 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.