Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer costs $25 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 878 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
- Price
- $279.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $638 | $494 |
| After 2 years | $1,021 | $710 |
| After 3 years | $1,404 | $925 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer costs more upfront but 2.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw on total cost after about 878 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 40,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 5-line monochrome LCD | 2-inch diagonal DFSTN-backlit (200 x 114) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 12.52 | 13.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw
Cheapest to run: Canon 075 Black Toner Cartridge — $83.00 · 6.4¢/page · 1,300pg yield
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 218X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $114.92 · 3.6¢/page · 3,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer — about 44% lower cost per page (3.6¢ vs 6.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw — $25 less to buy — it would take about 878 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646CdwBuy — $254.50
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw PrinterBuy — $279.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 44% cheaper per page (3.6¢ vs 6.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw is about $25 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $25 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 878 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw and the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- Resolution: Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw 1200 x 1200, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 600 x 600. Display: Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw 5-line monochrome LCD, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 2-inch diagonal DFSTN-backlit (200 x 114). Paper sizes: Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw Letter, Legal, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer A4. Weight (kg): Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw 12.52, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 13.8.