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HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — Color laser AIO
HP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Color laser AIO

84
/ 100
From $649
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 wins by 4
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 — EcoTank inkjet AIO
Epson

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

EcoTank inkjet AIO

88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Epson EcoTank ET-4850 at 88. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-4850 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…

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

Pick Epson EcoTank ET-4850 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 EcoTank ET-4850

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 leads on quality (88 vs 84).

Reliability

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 leads on reliability (86 vs 82).

Speed

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 leads on speed (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 more score per dollar ($549 vs $649).

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs
88 Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Score breakdown

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
88
speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86

Specs side-by-side

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus Epson EcoTank ET-4850 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw Epson EcoTank ET-4850
Type
Color laser AIO
EcoTank inkjet AIO

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

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

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: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw vs Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson EcoTank ET-4850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is Epson EcoTank ET-4850 worth the price? +

At $549, Epson EcoTank ET-4850 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson EcoTank ET-4850 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, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson EcoTank ET-4850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 — leads on quality (88 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson EcoTank ET-4850? +

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 — leads on reliability (86 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.