Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw vs HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 25 |
| Pages/min (color) | 23 | 25 |
Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in several specs, while the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw wins on pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color). Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 71.8 and the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (71.8 vs 73.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The imageCLASS MF656Cdw does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono), pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 8.70% more. 25 vs 23.
Both ship with comparable type, color, auto duplex, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw or HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw?
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw leads the current Mars Score by 1.3 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 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if…
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw has the measurable edge on ppm mono, ppm color.
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
- No decisive advantages.
Why HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 8.70% more. 25 vs 23.
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 8.70% more. 25 vs 23.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 25lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 23 | 25lead |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |