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HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw wins by 2
Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — Mono laser AIO · 2021
Canon

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Mono laser AIO · 2021

82
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Canon imageCLASS MF452dw at 82. That puts Canon imageCLASS MF452dw ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP LaserJet Tank 1005w if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick Canon imageCLASS MF452dw 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).

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs
82 Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Type
Mono laser refillable
Mono laser AIO
Release year
2023
2021

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

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

FAQ: HP LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Canon imageCLASS MF452dw

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

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

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

Is Canon imageCLASS MF452dw worth the price? +

At $449, Canon imageCLASS MF452dw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

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

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

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

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