Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw vs HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer
HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer costs $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,685 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw | HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $490 | $441 |
| After 2 years | $820 | $703 |
| After 3 years | $1,150 | $966 |
HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer costs more upfront but 1.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw on total cost after about 1,685 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw | HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 30 ppm | 28 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 2,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 5-line LCD | 1.6-inch Icon LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 5.62 | 9.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw
Cheapest to run: Canon 071 Black Toner Cartridge — $65.99 · 5.5¢/page · 1,200pg yield
HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 134X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $104.89 · 4.4¢/page · 2,400pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer — about 21% lower cost per page (4.4¢ vs 5.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw — $19 less to buy — it would take about 1,685 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer — it adds scanning and copying, which the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon imageCLASS LBP122dwBuy — $159.99
HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw PrinterBuy — $179.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw or the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer?
- The HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 21% cheaper per page (4.4¢ vs 5.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw or the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer?
- The Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,685 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw and the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer?
- Device type: Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw single-function, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer multifunction. Functions: Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw print, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw 30 ppm, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer 28 ppm. Automatic document feeder: Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw No, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer Yes.