Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 23 | 10 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 15 |
Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and PIXMA TR8620a, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono), while the PIXMA TR8620a wins on several specs. Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 71.8 and the PIXMA TR8620a scores 66.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The imageCLASS MF656Cdw edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.8 vs 66.5), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the imageCLASS MF656Cdw if you care most about pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 130.00% more. 23 vs 10.
The PIXMA TR8620a similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the imageCLASS MF656Cdw is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw or Canon - PIXMA TR8620a?
Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw leads the current Mars Score by 5.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw if…
Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw has the measurable edge on ppm color, ppm mono.
Choose Canon - PIXMA TR8620a if…
Canon - PIXMA TR8620a does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 130.00% more. 23 vs 10.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 53.33% more. 23 vs 15.
Why Canon - PIXMA TR8620a wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Inkjet AIO |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 23lead | 15 |
| Pages/min (color) | 23lead | 10 |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |