Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer costs $9 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 418 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer
- Price
- $509.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.9¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $805 | $684 |
| After 2 years | $1,109 | $859 |
| After 3 years | $1,414 | $1,034 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer costs more upfront but 2.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw on total cost after about 418 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 5-inch color touch LCD | 4-line back lit LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 22 | 16.33 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw
Cheapest to run: Canon 069 Black Toner Cartridge — $106.59 · 5.1¢/page · 2,100pg yield
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 210X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $218.89 · 2.9¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — about 43% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 5.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw — $9 less to buy — it would take about 418 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753CdwBuy — $499.99
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn PrinterBuy — $509.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 43% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 5.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw is about $9 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $9 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 418 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw and the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer?
- Device type: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw multifunction, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer single-function. Functions: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw print, scan, copy, fax, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer print. Resolution: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 1200 x 1200, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 600 x 600. Automatic document feeder: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw Yes, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer No.