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Brother QL-1110NWB — Label · 2019
Brother

Brother QL-1110NWB

Label · 2019

84
/ 100
From $299
VS
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — Color laser AIO
HP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Color laser AIO

84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother QL-1110NWB lands at 84 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Brother QL-1110NWB if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Tie

Compared on the quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

Tie

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Cost

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the cost sub-score

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Brother QL-1110NWB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother QL-1110NWB more score per dollar ($299 vs $649).

Brother QL-1110NWB 84
vs
84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Score breakdown

Brother QL-1110NWB
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Brother QL-1110NWB versus HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — full spec comparison
Spec Brother QL-1110NWB HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Type
Label
Color laser AIO
Release year
2019
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Brother QL-1110NWB

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Pros
  • +Wireless printing
  • +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
  • −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
  • −Drum/toner replacement cost
  • −Slow photo print on some inkjets

FAQ: Brother QL-1110NWB vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Which is better, Brother QL-1110NWB or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother QL-1110NWB worth the price? +

At $299, Brother QL-1110NWB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Is HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +

At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother QL-1110NWB or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for cost, Brother QL-1110NWB or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — leads on cost (82 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is the better value, Brother QL-1110NWB or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

Brother QL-1110NWB — more score per dollar ($299 vs $649). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.