Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and PIXMA TR8620a, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in pages/min (color) and pages/min (mono), while the PIXMA TR8620a wins on several specs. Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 58.2 and the PIXMA TR8620a scores 49.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The imageCLASS MF656Cdw is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.1 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 pages/min (color) and pages/min (mono). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono).
The PIXMA TR8620a similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the imageCLASS MF656Cdw 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
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 130.00% more. 23 vs 10.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 53.33% more. 23 vs 15.
Why Canon - PIXMA TR8620a wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Inkjet AIO |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 23lead | 15 |
| Pages/min (color) | 23lead | 10 |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
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