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Epson SureColor F170 — Dye-sub · 2021
Epson

Epson SureColor F170

Dye-sub · 2021

86
/ 100
From $699
VS
Epson SureColor F170 wins by 2
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — Color laser AIO
HP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Color laser AIO

84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor F170 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson SureColor F170 lands at 86 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. That puts Epson SureColor F170 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson SureColor F170 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

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on quality (86 vs 84).

Reliability

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on reliability (84 vs 82).

Speed

Epson SureColor F170

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor F170 leads on speed (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Epson SureColor F170 86
vs
84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Score breakdown

Epson SureColor F170
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Epson SureColor F170 versus HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — full spec comparison
Spec Epson SureColor F170 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Type
Dye-sub
Color laser AIO
Release year
2021
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Epson SureColor F170

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: Epson SureColor F170 vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Which is better, Epson SureColor F170 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

Epson SureColor F170 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson SureColor F170 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 Epson SureColor F170 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 quality, Epson SureColor F170 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

Epson SureColor F170 — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson SureColor F170 or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

Epson SureColor F170 — leads on reliability (84 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.