Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw vs HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 42 |
| Color | true | false |
| Pages/min (color) | 23 | 0 |
Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in color / pages/min (color), while the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins on pages/min (mono). Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 71.8 and the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw scores 83.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the imageCLASS MF656Cdw if you care most about color / pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are color, pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Has Color.
Pick the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 82.61% more. 42 vs 23.
Both ship with comparable auto duplex, adf, airprint, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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 HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw?
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads the current Mars Score by 12.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color), color against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw if…
Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw has the measurable edge on color, ppm color.
Choose HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw has the measurable edge on ppm mono.
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
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 23 vs 0.
Why HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 82.61% more. 42 vs 23.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser AIO |
| Ink system | Toner | Toner |
| Color | truelead | false |
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 42lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 23lead | 0 |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 1200x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |