Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 24 |
| Pages/min (color) | 23 | 24 |
| AirPrint | true | false |
Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and MC3326adwe, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in airprint, while the MC3326adwe wins on pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color). Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 71.8 and the MC3326adwe scores 72.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (71.8 vs 72.5). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is 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. The single most decisive one: Has AirPrint.
Pick the MC3326adwe 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) — 4.35% more. 24 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 Lexmark - MC3326adwe?
Lexmark - MC3326adwe leads the current Mars Score by 0.7 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 has airprint.
Choose Lexmark - MC3326adwe if…
Lexmark - MC3326adwe 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
- ▲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 |