Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw vs Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw

Detailed Technical Comparison & Buying Guide

Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw
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Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw

Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw

✅ Excellent colour quality for professional documents.
❌ Quite heavy and large compared to home inkjets.

Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw

✅ Exceptional first-page speed; the printer is finished before you stand up.
❌ The design is very 'traditional office'—it won't win any beauty contests.
Feature Canon i-SENSYS LBP623Cdw Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw
Print Technology Colour Laser Monochrome Laser
Colour Output N/A Black
Print Resolution N/A 600 x 600 dpi
Black Print Speed (PPM) 21 ppm 40 ppm
Colour Print Speed (PPM) 21 ppm N/A
First Page Out Time 10.4 sec 5.4 sec
Auto Double-Sided Automatic Yes
Input Paper Capacity 250 Sheets 250 Sheets
Output Tray Capacity 100 Sheets 150 Sheets
Supported Paper Sizes N/A A4, A5, A6, B5
Paper Weight Support N/A 60-163 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

⚖️ Expert Verdict

The Canon LBP236dw is a monochrome powerhouse, offering a blistering 38ppm print speed and enterprise-grade security features. The LBP623cdw is a slower (21ppm) color laser printer. While the LBP623cdw adds the versatility of color, it cannot match the raw document-churning power of the 236dw. For an office that primarily prints hundreds of text pages a day, the LBP236dw is the clear winner for its speed and higher monthly duty cycle. Only choose the LBP623cdw if color is a non-negotiable requirement for your daily tasks, as you'll be sacrificing significant speed to get it.

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."

Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw

Office_Assistant
"The large touchscreen makes this a doddle to use. It’s fast, quiet, and handles heavy duty cycles without a flicker. Strategic win for our team."

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