Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw vs HP Colour LaserJet Pro M255dw

Detailed Technical Comparison & Buying Guide

Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw

HP Colour LaserJet Pro M255dw

Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw

✅ Excellent colour quality for professional documents.

❌ Quite heavy and large compared to home inkjets.

HP Colour LaserJet Pro M255dw

✅ Colour output is remarkably punchy and professional for this price point.

❌ Original HP toner refills can be eye-wateringly expensive.

Feature	Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw	HP Colour LaserJet Pro M255dw
Print Technology	Colour Laser	Colour Laser
Colour Output	N/A	CMYK
Print Resolution	N/A	600 x 600 dpi
Black Print Speed (PPM)	21 ppm	22 ppm
Colour Print Speed (PPM)	21 ppm	22 ppm
First Page Out Time	10.4 sec	10.5 sec
Auto Double-Sided	Automatic	Yes
Input Paper Capacity	250 Sheets	250 Sheets
Output Tray Capacity	100 Sheets	100 Sheets
Supported Paper Sizes	N/A	A4, A5, B5
Paper Weight Support	N/A	60-220 g/m2
Scanner Type	N/A	None
Scan Resolution	N/A	N/A
Auto Document Feeder	N/A	None
Copy Speed	N/A	No
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Ethernet Support	N/A	Yes
USB Connectivity	N/A	Yes
Mobile Printing Support	N/A	Yes
Display Panel	N/A	N/A
Monthly Duty Cycle	30,000 pages	N/A
Ink/Cartridge System	Cartridge 054	N/A
Borderless Printing	N/A	N/A
Width	430 mm	N/A
Depth	418 mm	N/A
Height	287 mm	N/A
Machine Weight	15.5 kg	N/A
Energy Efficiency	N/A	N/A
Noise Level (dB)	N/A	N/A
Processor Speed	800 MHz x 2	N/A
Internal Memory	1 GB	N/A
Cloud Print Support	N/A	N/A
Security Features	N/A	N/A
Compatible OS	N/A	N/A
Included in Box	N/A	N/A
Warranty Period	N/A	N/A
Recommended Use	N/A	N/A

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⚖️ Expert Verdict

This is a showdown between the two giants of the entry-level color laser market. The HP M255dw is widely praised for its beautiful touchscreen and industry-leading mobile app (HP Smart). However, the Canon LBP623cdw often wins on the hardware front, with a slightly more robust paper handling system and a reputation for being less aggressive with cartridge lock-outs. While the HP is a bit more 'high-tech' and faster to set up, the Canon produces equally impressive color output and often has a slightly lower total cost of ownership. For the tech-savvy user, HP wins; but for the user who wants a solid, reliable machine that doesn't nag about subscriptions, the Canon LBP623cdw is the winner.

What Owners Are Saying?

Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw

MarketingMaverick ★★★★☆

"Color quality is stunning for client pitches. It is quite a heavy unit, mind you—needed a proper sturdy shelf for it. Cost-per-page is much better than my old inkjet."

HP Colour LaserJet Pro M255dw

Graphic_Ben ★★★★★

"The color accuracy is top-tier for a laser. I use it for proofing layouts before sending them to the big press. The touchscreen is a doddle to use and the mobile integration with the HP app is the best in the business. Proper sorted bit of gear for a creative professional."

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