Which is better for a home office?

The HP LaserJet M209d fits most home offices: it is cheaper, smaller and prints 30 ppm with duplex. Pick the Canon LBP247dw only if your monthly volume is high or several people share the printer.

Is the Canon worth the extra money?

At $259.00 versus $129.95 as of November 7, 2026, the Canon earns its price for heavy use. You get 42 ppm, 1200 x 1200 dpi, Ethernet and a 400-sheet standard paper supply.

The Canon LBP247dw prints up to 42 ppm and puts out a first page in about 4.9 seconds. The HP M209d prints 30 ppm with a 6.9-second first page.

Which handles more paper without reloading?

The Canon holds 400 sheets across its main and multipurpose trays, and an optional cassette adds 550 more. The HP holds 150 sheets in one tray.

Do both print double-sided?

Yes. Both have automatic duplex printing, so two-sided documents come out without manual flipping.

Which is better for a small team?

The Canon. Ethernet, a 5-inch touchscreen and a recommended 750 to 4,000 pages a month suit shared use. The HP has no Ethernet port and a smaller tray.

HP LaserJet M209d vs Canon imageCLASS LBP247dw

Buy the HP LaserJet M209d if you print a few hundred pages a month at home and want to spend the least. Buy the Canon imageCLASS LBP247dw if you print heavily or share the printer with a small office and want speed, paper capacity and a touchscreen. The HP's best new price is $129.95 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, against $259.00 at Copyfaxes for the Canon. The HP also traded between $149.00 and $159.00 in the week before that, so the eBay price is well below its recent range.

Today the HP LaserJet M209d costs $129.05 less at its best price.

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