Canon · Released Jun 2021 Last verified June 8, 2026

Canon imageCLASS MF452dw Review

Name: Canon imageCLASS MF452dw
Brand: Canon

Mono laser AIO · 2021

Specdex verdict The Canon imageCLASS MF452dw is a competent mid-range pick when the price is right — see our cheaper-and-better alternatives below for context.

Canon's Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — Mono laser AIO.

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Canon imageCLASS MF452dw — Mono laser AIO · 2021

Specdex verdict

Recommended

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

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

Cons

−Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
−Noisy under heavy loads
−Paper path varies

Who's the Canon imageCLASS MF452dw for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $449 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Canon imageCLASS MF452dw.

Printer
Starter ink/toner
Power cable
Quick-start guide

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.