Canon - PIXMA TR8620a vs HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Between the PIXMA TR8620a and LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw, the PIXMA TR8620a comes out ahead in color / pages/min (color), while the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins on pages/min (mono). Overall, the PIXMA TR8620a scores 49.1 and the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw scores 77.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 28.8 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 PIXMA TR8620a if you care most about color / pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are color, pages/min (color).
Pick the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono).
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.
Why Canon - PIXMA TR8620a wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 10 vs 0.
Why HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 180.00% more. 42 vs 15.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO |
| Color | truelead | false |
| Pages/min (mono) | 15 | 42lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 10lead | 0 |
| Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi | 1200x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
Spec-level deep dives
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