Choosing an all-in-one printer for a home office or small business usually comes down to one fork: do you need more than black-and-white pages, or is crisp black-and-white enough? The Canon imageCLASS MF273dw and the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW sit on opposite sides of that fork, and their prices reflect the difference. The HP also arrives as an open-box unit, which changes the true startup cost.
Quick Verdict
If you want a simple printer for everyday jobs, the Canon imageCLASS MF273dw is the simpler path. The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW offers a richer set of functions, but you'll need to buy toner and a power cable before you can use it.
Price and Feature Comparison
| Feature | Canon MF273dw | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $90.20 | $229.99 |
| Type | Black-and-white all-in-one laser | Color all-in-one laser |
| Condition | New | Open box |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless |
| Key functions | Copy, Scan | Copy, Scan, Fax, Duplex |
| Black print speed | Up to 30 ppm | Up to 25 ppm |
Where Each Product Wins
- The Canon MF273dw wins when your office mostly prints standard documents and you want a unit with a 150-sheet paper tray and a 35-sheet automatic document feeder.
- The HP 3301FDW wins when you need more than entry-level functionality and want wired networking options alongside wireless.
Product Notes
Canon imageCLASS MF273dw Wireless Black-and-White All-In-One Laser Printer
The Canon imageCLASS MF273dw is easy to set up and is designed for small and medium-size businesses that print standard office documents. It prints at up to 30 pages per minute, and the 5-line adjustable screen makes routine jobs easy to navigate. A 150-sheet paper tray and a 35-sheet automatic document feeder let you handle modest workloads without constant refilling, and mobile apps such as Canon PRINT Business make wireless printing from your phone or tablet simple. Choose this model if you want a brand-new printer with a one-year manufacturer warranty. The main limitation is that it is a monochrome device, so graphics and photos come out in grayscale.
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW Wireless Printer
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW is a strong fit for home offices and small businesses that need more than monochrome output. It brings color laser printing into the picture, along with fax and automatic duplexing-features the Canon lacks. This unit has been confirmed to be in clean working order. Choose it if your printing mix includes color documents and you want fax capability in the same machine. The trade-off is that it ships without toner cartridges and a power cable. Replacement toner generally costs $20 to $60 per cartridge for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, and a compatible power cable can be found for under $10. That extra purchasing step means the true startup cost is higher than the purchase price, so budget for supplies before ordering.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the Canon imageCLASS MF273dw for a text-centric office that wants a new all-in-one for copying, scanning, and monochrome printing. Pick the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW when your printing needs go beyond monochrome and you're comfortable sourcing supplies on your own.
