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HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw
HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw
Tested using Methodology v0.8.1
Updated May 29, 2023 03:09 PM
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TypePrinter Only
TechnologyLaser
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
TypePrinter Only
TechnologyLaser
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
Variants
- Color LaserJet Pro M454dw (White)
- Color LaserJet Pro M454nw (White)
- Color LaserJet Pro M454dn (White)
- Color LaserJet Pro M255dw (White)
Our Verdict
HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw
HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw
The HIP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw and the HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw are very similar printers. However, the M454dw performs better overall due to its higher page yield and faster printing speed. That said, the M255dw and its toner cartridges are cheaper, making it a better choice for those with a lighter print load.
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Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our printers test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Family
6.0
6.8
Average Color dE
8.18
7.80
Color Accuracy
8.5
6.2
Mobile App For Home Use
7.0
10
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Type
Printer Only
Printer Only
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
Height
11.5" (29.2 cm)
9.8" (24.8 cm)
Width
16.1" (41.0 cm)
15.3" (38.8 cm)
Depth
18.5" (47.0 cm)
16.5" (41.9 cm)
In Use Picture
Height When In Use
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Width When In Use
15.3" (38.8 cm)
Depth When In Use
16.5" (41.9 cm)
Weight
41.7 lbs (18.9 kg)
32.2 lbs (14.6 kg)
Expected Maintenance
8.5
Ink Related Maintenance
Not Needed
Drum Unit
In The Cartridge
In The Cartridge
Display Screen
7.5
7.5
Display Screen Picture
Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
2.7" (6.8 cm)
2.7" (6.8 cm)
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Cartridge
9.4
8.9
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
Technology
Laser
Laser
SuperTank
No
No
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
3
3
Black Cartridge Model
HP 414A Black
HP 206A Black
Tested Black Page Yield
156.84 prints
88.99 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
2,980 prints
1,691 prints
Color Cartridge Model
HP 414A C/M/Y
HP 206A C/M/Y
Tested Color Page Yield
88 prints
64 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
1,872 prints
1,361 prints
Drum Unit
In The Cartridge
In The Cartridge
Third Party Cartridge
No
Not Found At Time Of The Review
Ink Type
Toner
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
Yes
Scanner Features
0.0
0.0
Scanner Flatbed Picture
Scanner
No
No Scanner
Scan Flatbed
No
ADF Capacity
N/A
Scan Sheetfed
No
Scan Speed
N/A
Automatic Document Feeder
No
Duplex Scanning
No
No Scanner
Scan Resolution
N/A
N/A
Scan Color Depth
N/A
N/A
Max Flatbed Scan Size
N/A
No Scanner
Max ADF Scan Size
No Scanner
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
N/A
Fax
No
No
Copy
No
No
OCR Included
No Scanner
Scan Quality
N/A
Scan Quality Photo
Max Scan Resolution
N/A
N/A
Max Scan Color Depth
N/A
N/A
In The Box
In the Box Picture
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
Printing
Cost-Per-Print
8.3
8.3
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
84.99 US$
62.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
329.97 US$
221.97 US$
Black Only Printing
0.029 US$/print
0.037 US$/print
Color Printing
0.176 US$/print
0.163 US$/print
Photo Printing
0.468 US$/print
0.433 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
No
Printing Speed
8.5
8.4
Black Only Text Document
24 PPM
17 PPM
Color Document
28 PPM
23 PPM
Photo Printing Time
27.0 s
33.0 s
First Page Out Time (Black Only)
17.0 s
10.4 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
300 pages
250 pages
Color Accuracy
8.5
6.2
Color dE Picture
Average Color dE
8.18
7.80
Photo Printing Quality
5.2
Side By Side Print/Photo
Borderless Printing
Yes
No
Printing Size
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
No
No
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Photo (2" x 3")
No
Photo (4" x 6")
Yes
No
Photo (5" x 7")
Yes
No
Document
Black & White Documents
7.0
B&W Document Picture
Color Ink Needed For Black & White
No
Color Documents
9.0
Color Document Picture
Cost-Per-Print
8.3
8.3
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
84.99 US$
62.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
329.97 US$
221.97 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.029 US$/print
0.037 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.176 US$/print
0.163 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.468 US$/print
0.433 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
No
Printing Speed
8.5
8.4
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
24 PPM
17 PPM
Color Document
28 PPM
23 PPM
Photo Printing Time
27.0 s
33.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
17.0 s
10.4 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
300 pages
250 pages
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
No
No
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
220 g/m²
Photo
Color Gamut
6.0
Parrots Picture
Color Range Picture
Color Accuracy
8.5
6.2
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
Color dE Graph
Average Color dE
8.18
7.80
Small Details
4.0
Small Details Photo
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
600 x 600
Photo Printing Sizes
0.0
Glossy Paper (4" x 6")
Yes
No
Glossy Paper (5" x 7")
Yes
No
Glossy Paper (8" x 10")
No
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")
No
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
Borderless Printing
Yes
No
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
9.0
9.0
Inputs Picture
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
No
No
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Yes
External Storage Support
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPrint
Yes
Yes
Mopria Print Service
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
7.0
10
App Printscreen
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
HP Smart
HP Smart
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Yes
Android and iOS
PDF
Yes
Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files
No
iOS Only
Text Files (TXT)
No
iOS Only
Webpages (HTML)
No
iOS Only
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
macOS
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
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