Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II vs HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw costs $33 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,642 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $841 | $754 |
| After 2 years | $1,175 | $970 |
| After 3 years | $1,509 | $1,185 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw costs more upfront but 2.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II on total cost after about 1,642 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 40,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 5-inch color touchscreen | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Color Display, TFT-backlit (480 x 272) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 22 | 17.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 069 Black Toner Cartridge — $116.99 · 5.6¢/page · 2,100pg yield
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw
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 MFP 3301sdw — about 36% lower cost per page (3.6¢ vs 5.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II — $33 less to buy — it would take about 1,642 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II — it adds faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II — 35 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw IIBuy — $506.38
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdwBuy — $538.90
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II or the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 36% cheaper per page (3.6¢ vs 5.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II or the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II is about $33 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw worth the higher price?
- It costs about $33 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,642 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II and the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw?
- Functions: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II print, scan, copy, fax, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II 35 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II 35 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 26 ppm. Resolution: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II 1200 x 1200, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 600 x 600.