Which is better for a home office that scans paperwork?

The Canon MF273dw. It has a flatbed scanner and a 35-sheet ADF, so you can copy and scan multi-page documents. The HP M209dwe only prints.

Is the HP worth the savings over the Canon?

If you only print, yes. The HP is $89.99 at Wisetek Market versus $139.00 for the Canon at Adorama as of November 7, 2026, and it prints faster at 28 ppm. You give up copying and scanning.

The HP M209dwe, at up to 28 ppm mono with a 9.3-second first page. Canon does not list a print speed for the MF273dw.

Does the HP need an internet connection?

Yes. The M209dwe uses HP+, which requires an HP account and an internet connection and only works with Original HP Toner. The Canon has no such requirement.

Which is cheaper to run on toner?

Check current toner prices for each before deciding. The HP's HP+ lock-in means you can only buy Original HP Toner, while the Canon takes standard Canon cartridges with no account tie.

Can both print double-sided?

Yes. Both have automatic duplex printing, so both save paper on multi-page documents.

Canon imageCLASS MF273dw vs HP LaserJet M209dwe

Buy the HP LaserJet M209dwe if you mainly need fast, cheap black-and-white printing and don't need to scan or copy. Buy the Canon imageCLASS MF273dw if you need a copier, a flatbed scanner and a document feeder in one machine. On price, the HP is $89.99 at Wisetek Market as of November 7, 2026, and the Canon is $139.00 at Adorama as of November 7, 2026.

Today the HP LaserJet M209dwe costs $49.01 less at its best price.

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