Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and MC3326adwe, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in airprint, while the MC3326adwe wins on pages/min (mono) and pages/min (color). Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 58.2 and the MC3326adwe scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (58.2 vs 59.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the imageCLASS MF656Cdw if you care most about airprint. The biggest gaps in its favor are airprint.
Pick the MC3326adwe if you care most about pages/min (mono) and pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono), pages/min (color).
Both ship with comparable type, color, auto duplex, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw wins
- ▲Has AirPrint.
Why Lexmark - MC3326adwe wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 4.35% more. 24 vs 23.
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 4.35% more. 24 vs 23.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 24lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 23 | 24lead |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | truelead | false |
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