Choosing between these all-in-one printers comes down to how much office workflow you need alongside printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. The Canon PIXMA MX452 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9128e sit at very different listed prices: the range is $45 to $249.99, a $204.99 spread. Canon emphasizes flexible connections and home-office utility, while HP adds features designed around repeated document tasks.
Quick verdict
Pick the Canon PIXMA MX452 when a simple home-office machine with Bluetooth, Ethernet, PictBridge, USB 2.0, and wireless connectivity is the priority. Its broad connection list can suit a setup using more than one kind of device or connection.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9128e is the stronger match for a small office that needs automatic two-sided printing plus a 35-sheet automatic document feeder. It is also listed in new condition, whereas the Canon is listed as used.
Listed-price and feature comparison
| Decision point | Canon PIXMA MX452 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9128e |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 45.00 | USD 249.99 |
| Condition | Used | New |
| Listed black print speed | 9.7 ipm | 22 ppm |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Ethernet, PictBridge, USB 2.0, Wireless | Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wireless |
| Document handling | Print, scan, copy, fax | Auto 2-sided printing and a 35-sheet auto document feeder |
Where each printer wins
Canon PIXMA MX452 for home-office basics
The Canon has the edge for shoppers focused on the lowest listed price in this comparison and a versatile connection lineup. It is also described with a maximum resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, which is a relevant specification for everyday document and image printing. The title specifically positions the unit for home office and business use, making it a practical fit for occasional forms, copies, scans, and faxes.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9128e for recurring office documents
The HP is the better fit when multipage paperwork is a regular part of the day. Its automatic document feeder and automatic two-sided printing make its listed feature set more oriented toward repeated scanning and printing tasks. The listed 22 ppm black print speed also stands above the Canon's listed 9.7 ipm figure, though the two listings use different speed units. HP describes the 9128e for small-office presentations and brochures.
Product notes
Canon PIXMA MX452
The Canon PIXMA MX452 brings a wide mix of home-office functions into the lower-priced end of this comparison. A concrete reason to choose it is its color and black-and-white input capability, paired with 48-bit grayscale depth and 48-bit internal/24-bit external color depth. Those specifications make the Canon especially relevant for shoppers who expect to scan or copy both color pages and monochrome documents. The included fax function further broadens its document role without requiring a separate machine for that task. Its key trade-off is condition: this Canon is listed as used. That makes the MX452 most compelling for a shopper whose priority is a modest listed price and a broad set of basic office functions.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9128e
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9128e is positioned for more structured small-office printing. Its listed color print speed reaches up to 18 ppm, a useful reason to choose it when color presentations or brochures are part of the workload. The printer also includes fax capability, so it covers the same core all-in-one categories as the Canon while adding its own paper-handling features. One consideration is the HP+ setup described for this model: choosing HP+ requires an HP account, an ongoing internet connection, and exclusive use of Original HP Ink cartridges for the life of the printer. The 9128e fits shoppers who want its office-oriented feature mix and are comfortable with those HP+ requirements.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Canon PIXMA MX452 Printer All In One Wireless Wifi Home Office Business Ink for occasional home-office documents, especially when flexible connectivity and color or black-and-white scanning matter. Choose the HP OfficeJet Pro 9128e All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer for a small office handling presentations, brochures, and repeated multipage documents.
