Experts recommend Canon imageClass MF743Cdw more than HP M479fdw
As of 6 Jan 2025, experts prefer Canon imageClass MF743Cdw over HP M479fdw, but both Laser Printers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Canon imageClass MF743Cdw received 3 recommendations: from Tom's Guide (22 Nov 2024), TechRadar (31 Oct 2024) and Laptop Mag (31 Jan 2024). By contrast, HP M479fdw received only 1 recommendation from reviewed.usatoday.com (8 May 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Laser Printer | reviewed.usatoday.com  | Popular Science  | Rtings.com  | BestReviews  | Popular Mechanics  | PCMag  | Wirecutter  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | Laptop Mag  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $850 |  Canon imageClass MF743Cdw The Canon imageClass MF743Cdw laser printer is a high-performance printer suitable for small to medium-sized businesses that require a printer that can handle different paper sizes and types, with a fast print speed, high-quality prints, and a wide range of connectivity options. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | N/A | Check price |  HP M479fdw The HP Color Laserjet Pro M479fdw is a fast and efficient printer suitable for small to medium-sized businesses that require high-quality printing at a reasonable speed, with a comprehensive range of connectivity options and versatile paper handling system. | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Canon imageClass MF743Cdw as #3
Rank Laser Printer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 3 Canon imageClass MF743Cdw Best business laserSource: www.tomsguide.com - On 31 Oct 2024 TechRadar ranked Canon imageClass MF743Cdw as #5
Rank Laser Printer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Canon imageClass MF743Cdw Fully laden laser printer that's best for auto duplex printing... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 31 Jan 2024 Laptop Mag ranked Canon imageClass MF743Cdw as #1
Rank Laser Printer Comment #1 out of 7 Canon imageClass MF743Cdw The best color printer your small business... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 8 May 2023 reviewed.usatoday.com ranked HP M479fdw as #1
Rank Laser Printer #1 out of 5 HP M479fdw ... ... Source: reviewed.usatoday.com
After counting and adding up the 60 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Canon imageClass MF743Cdw outranks HP M479fdw. This is not to say that HP M479fdw is a bad option. Like Canon imageClass MF743Cdw, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Canon imageClass MF743Cdw is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while HP M479fdw is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Laser Printer | reviewed.usatoday.com | Popular Science | Rtings.com | BestReviews | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | Wirecutter | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | Laptop Mag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $850 | Canon imageClass MF743Cdw The Canon imageClass MF743Cdw laser printer is a high-performance printer suitable for small to medium-sized businesses that require a printer that can handle different paper sizes and types, with a fast print speed, high-quality prints, and a wide range of connectivity options. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $160 |  Brother HL-L2460DW | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  HP Neverstop MFP 1202w The HP Neverstop MFP 1202w is a monochrome laser printer that offers high-quality black-and-white prints, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity options, and a refillable toner tank system for a lower per-page cost of consumables. | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $399 |  Brother MFCL2750DW The Brother MFCL2750DW is a monochrome laser printer that offers fast and efficient printing of black and white documents, automatic duplex printing, a range of connectivity options, and a single-pass Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) that supports automatic duplexing on up to 50 sheets at a time, making it a convenient option for small businesses or home offices that need to print large volumes of documents. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Rtings.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 90 |
Score distribution:
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| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
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Expert reviews [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by dreamofficestore.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by William Harrel | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- USABILITY: A unique, customized device experience with Application Library. 5" intuitive color touchscreen with smartphone-like usability. Create Wi-Fi Direct hotspot from the printer to establish direct connection to mobile device(s) without the need for external router
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From Seller:
- BUILT TO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS MOVING FORWARD – Print, scan, copy and fax consistently high-quality documents with the HP Color LaserJet Pro Multifunction M479fdw, a wireless printer designed to let you focus on growing your business.Operating temperature range : 10 to 32.5°C
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