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Lexmark MB2236adw — Mono laser AIO · 2020
Lexmark

Lexmark MB2236adw

Mono laser AIO · 2020

82
/ 100
From $299
VS
Canon Selphy CP1500 wins by 2
Canon Selphy CP1500 — Dye-sub photo · 2023
Canon

Canon Selphy CP1500

Dye-sub photo · 2023

84
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Canon Selphy CP1500 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lexmark MB2236adw lands at 82 and Canon Selphy CP1500 at 84. That puts Canon Selphy CP1500 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Lexmark MB2236adw if…

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

Pick Canon Selphy CP1500 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
Lexmark MB2236adw 82
vs
84 Canon Selphy CP1500

Score breakdown

Lexmark MB2236adw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Canon Selphy CP1500
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Lexmark MB2236adw versus Canon Selphy CP1500 — full spec comparison
Spec Lexmark MB2236adw Canon Selphy CP1500
Type
Mono laser AIO
Dye-sub photo
Release year
2020
2023

Lexmark MB2236adw

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

Canon Selphy CP1500

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Lexmark MB2236adw vs Canon Selphy CP1500

Which is better, Lexmark MB2236adw or Canon Selphy CP1500? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lexmark MB2236adw worth the price? +

At $299, Lexmark MB2236adw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Is Canon Selphy CP1500 worth the price? +

At $149, Canon Selphy CP1500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Lexmark MB2236adw or Canon Selphy CP1500 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.