Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II vs HP LaserJet MFP M234dw
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II costs $27 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,814 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | HP LaserJet MFP M234dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $439 | $501 |
| After 2 years | $612 | $763 |
| After 3 years | $785 | $1,026 |
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II costs more upfront but 1.5¢ less per page. It overtakes HP LaserJet MFP M234dw on total cost after about 1,814 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II | HP LaserJet MFP M234dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 30 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 2,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 5-inch color touch LCD | 1.27-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) | 15.6 | 7.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 070 Black Toner Cartridge, High Capacity — $294.00 · 2.9¢/page · 10,200pg yield
HP LaserJet MFP M234dw
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: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — about 34% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 4.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet MFP M234dw — $27 less to buy — it would take about 1,814 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — it adds faxing, which the HP LaserJet MFP M234dw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — 37 ppm vs 30 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw IIBuy — $265.99
HP LaserJet MFP M234dwBuy — $239.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the HP LaserJet MFP M234dw?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 34% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 4.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II or the HP LaserJet MFP M234dw?
- The HP LaserJet MFP M234dw is about $27 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II worth the higher price?
- It costs about $27 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,814 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II and the HP LaserJet MFP M234dw?
- Functions: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II print, scan, copy, fax, HP LaserJet MFP M234dw print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 37 ppm, HP LaserJet MFP M234dw 30 ppm. Resolution: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet MFP M234dw 600 x 600. Recommended volume: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 4,000 pages/mo, HP LaserJet MFP M234dw 2,000 pages/mo.