The HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw is a decent color laser printer for small offices. Like most laser models, it has an exceptionally high black and color page yield, which leads to fewer replacements of the toner cartridges and a lower cost-per-print. It has excellent printing speed, supports the most common paper sizes, and can automatically perform duplex printing. It's very well-built, and its outstanding connectivity options include support for AirPrint, Mopria, and USB thumb drives. The mobile app is decent, but unfortunately, it can't print Microsoft Office files. Also, its lack of a scanner might be a problem for some offices, and its poor photo printing quality makes it less ideal for family use.
Our Verdict
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw is mediocre for family use. Although its cost-per-print for black-only printing is remarkably low, the color toner cartridges are fairly expensive, which adds up quickly over time if you frequently print in color. Also, it doesn't have a scanner, and its photo printing quality is poor.
- Great cost-per-print.
- Outstanding connectivity options.
- Excellent color accuracy.
- No scanner.
- Poor photo printing quality.
- Mobile app can't print Microsoft Office files.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw printer is decent for small or home offices. It yields a high number of black and color pages, and it prints quickly, making it ideal for offices that regularly print in bulk. It supports most paper sizes and provides easy access to paper jams. However, the lack of a scanner might be a dealbreaker for some offices.
- Exceptional black and color page yield.
- Excellent printing speed.
- Outstanding connectivity options.
- No scanner.
- Mobile app can't print Microsoft Office files.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw is decent for student use. It has outstanding connectivity options, including support for AirPrint, Mopria, and USB thumb drives. It's relatively cheap to print in black, but it can get costly if you print in color often. Unfortunately, it lacks a scanner, and HP's mobile app doesn't support Microsoft Office files.
- Great cost-per-print.
- Excellent printing speed.
- Outstanding connectivity options.
- No scanner.
- Mobile app can't print Microsoft Office files.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw is excellent for printing black and white documents due to its high page yield and low cost-per-print. It takes a while to get the first page of a document out, but it prints subsequent pages much faster once it's warmed up.
- Exceptional black and color page yield.
- Excellent printing speed.
- Outstanding connectivity options.
- No scanner.
The HP M454dw is okay for printing photos. It has excellent color accuracy, but there's a lot of graininess in the pictures, and they lack fine detail. The color cartridges are somewhat expensive, though, so it can get very costly if you print a lot.
- Excellent printing speed.
- Excellent color accuracy.
- Poor photo printing quality.
- Can't print on 2" x 3".
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw. There's an HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn variant that's almost identical, but it has a two-line LCD screen and lacks wireless connectivity. This printer is part of the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Series of printers and all-in-ones, some of which you can see in the table below.
| Model | Color | Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| M404dw | No | No |
| M454dw | Yes | No |
| MFP M428fdw | No | Yes |
| MFP M479fdw | Yes | Yes |
Our unit was manufactured in July 2019; you can see the label here.
Popular Printer Comparisons
The HP LaserJet Pro M454dw is a decent printer for small or home offices. It has an exceptionally high page yield for both black and color printing, and it prints very quickly. However, the lack of a scanner might be a dealbreaker for some offices, and its poor photo printing quality makes it less ideal for family use. For more options, check out our recommendations for the best laser printers, the best printers for small businesses, and the best office printers.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw and the Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser are similar in features, as they're both color laser printers that don't include a scanner. The HP is a bit better due to its higher page yield, faster printing speed, and external storage support. On the other hand, the Brother's mobile app allows you to print Microsoft Office files, which the HP's can't.
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.
Overall, the HPI Color LaserJet Pro M454dw is much better than the Lexmark B2236dw. The HP has a higher black page yield and a significantly better display screen, and it can print in color. However, the Lexmark has a faster printing speed and a better mobile app.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw is a variant of the HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw but with a scanner added. The M479fdw also has a higher color page yield and a better display screen. However, the M454dw has a better black page yield, and it's a little faster at printing black and white documents.
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