Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 358 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
- Price
- $399.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $772 | $614 |
| After 2 years | $1,155 | $830 |
| After 3 years | $1,538 | $1,045 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer costs more upfront but 2.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw on total cost after about 358 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Display | 5-inch color touch 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) | 22 | 13.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw
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 — $114.89 · 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 MF665Cdw — $10 less to buy — it would take about 358 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon Color imageCLASS MF665CdwBuy — $389.00
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw PrinterBuy — $399.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw 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 MF665Cdw or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 358 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw and the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- Device type: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw multifunction, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer single-function. Functions: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw print, scan, copy, fax, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer print. Resolution: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw 1200 x 1200, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 600 x 600. Automatic document feeder: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw Yes, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer No.