Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and MAXIFY GX7020, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in pages/min (color), while the MAXIFY GX7020 wins on pages/min (mono). Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 58.2 and the MAXIFY GX7020 scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (58.2 vs 59.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the imageCLASS MF656Cdw if you care most about pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color).
Pick the MAXIFY GX7020 if you care most about pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono).
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 53.33% more. 23 vs 15.
Why Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 4.35% more. 24 vs 23.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Inkjet AIO (MegaTank) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 24lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 23lead | 15 |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 1200x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Canon - MAXIFY GX7020 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
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