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Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw vs Xerox - VersaLink C405

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imageCLASS MF656CdwCANONRENDER
Probe A
Canon
imageCLASS MF656Cdw
58.2/ 100C
Spec58· 65%
Features—· 35%
VersaLink C405XEROXRENDER
Probe B
Xerox
VersaLink C405
71.9/ 100B
Spec72· 65%
Features—· 35%
Quick verdict

Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and VersaLink C405, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in several specs, while the VersaLink C405 wins on pages/min (mono) and pages/min (color). Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 58.2 and the VersaLink C405 scores 71.9 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The VersaLink C405 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.7 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.

The imageCLASS MF656Cdw doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

Pick the VersaLink C405 if you care most about pages/min (mono) and pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono), pages/min (color).

Both ship with comparable type, color, auto duplex, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the VersaLink C405 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw wins

  • No decisive advantages.

Why Xerox - VersaLink C405 wins

  • ▲Pages/min (mono) — 56.52% more. 36 vs 23.
  • ▲Pages/min (color) — 56.52% more. 36 vs 23.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Spec

SpecCanon - imageCLASS MF656CdwXerox - VersaLink C405
TypeLaser AIO (color)Laser AIO (color)
Colortruetrue
Pages/min (mono)2336lead
Pages/min (color)2336lead
Resolution1200x1200 dpi600x600 dpi
Max paper sizeLetterLetter

Features

SpecCanon - imageCLASS MF656CdwXerox - VersaLink C405
Auto duplextruetrue
ADFtruetrue
Wi-Fitruetrue
AirPrinttruetrue
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Spec-level deep dives

Type→Color→Pages/min (mono)→Pages/min (color)→Resolution→Max paper size→Auto duplex→ADF→Wi-Fi→AirPrint→
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