All-in-one printers promise to handle printing, scanning, and copying in one box, but they can take your office in very different directions. The Canon imageCLASS MF273dw keeps the workflow simple, while the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is built for busier workgroups. The question is how much machine your daily jobs actually need. If you mostly print plain text pages, a straightforward monochrome unit may be enough. If your team shares one device and prints more demanding documents, the higher-output model earns its place. The price spread here is wide, so the decision has real budget consequences.
Quick verdict
If you want a lower upfront price and a simpler feature set, the Canon imageCLASS MF273dw is the practical pick. It covers the essentials without asking you to pay for capabilities you may never use. If your office needs a higher-volume all-in-one with a wider range of functions, the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is the stronger choice. It asks for a larger investment, but it brings more to the table for teams that will actually use it.
At a glance
| Canon imageCLASS MF273dw | HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 90.20 | USD 239.99 |
| Condition | New | Excellent - Refurbished |
Where each product wins
- Canon imageCLASS MF273dw: the straightforward option for offices that want a lower-cost all-in-one.
- HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw: the expanded option for offices that need more from their machine.
Both are all-in-one units, but they lead with different strengths: the Canon focuses on simplicity and cost, while the HP focuses on throughput and capability.
Product notes
Canon - imageCLASS MF273dw Wireless Black-and-White All-In-One Laser Printer
For $90.20, you get a new all-in-one that prints, scans, and copies. The monochrome laser engine is aimed at small and medium-size businesses, with speeds up to 30 pages per minute and support for a variety of media types and sizes, including envelopes. The 150-sheet paper tray plus 35-sheet automatic document feeder keep routine jobs moving, and the 5-line adjustable screen makes navigation simple. Wireless connectivity covers computers and mobile devices through apps like Canon PRINT Business. If your documents are mostly text, this is a strong fit. The unavoidable limitation is color: as a black-and-white machine, it cannot handle color print jobs. So if occasional color reports matter, you would need a second printer.
HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw All-in-One Color Printer Scan Copy Fax Refurbished
At $239.99, this refurbished all-in-one adds color output, faxing, and automatic two-sided printing to the standard scan and copy functions. HP PageWide technology is designed for high-volume business printing and a low cost per page, which is why the speed rating reaches up to 70 ppm in general office use and 50 ppm in professional mode. The color touchscreen simplifies walk-up copying and scanning, and the automatic document feeder handles multi-page jobs. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, and USB. The trade-off is the machine's status: it's an excellent-condition refurbished unit rather than new. That higher price also makes it a bigger commitment, so it makes the most sense if your office will actually use the color and speed.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Canon imageCLASS MF273dw if your printing is mostly text and you want the lower end of the price range. Choose the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw if you need color documents, fax support, and automatic two-sided output in a higher-volume office.
