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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 ET-16650 wins by 2
Epson ET-16650 — EcoTank wide-format · 2021
Epson

Epson ET-16650

EcoTank wide-format · 2021

86
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Epson ET-16650 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Epson ET-16650 at 86. That puts Epson ET-16650 ahead by 2 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 ET-16650 if…

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

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

Quality

Epson ET-16650

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson ET-16650 leads on quality (86 vs 84).

Reliability

Epson ET-16650

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson ET-16650 leads on reliability (84 vs 82).

Speed

Epson ET-16650

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson ET-16650 leads on speed (82 vs 80).

Value for money

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw more score per dollar ($649 vs $1,199).

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs
86 Epson ET-16650

Score breakdown

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Epson ET-16650
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus Epson ET-16650 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw Epson ET-16650
Type
Color laser AIO
EcoTank wide-format
Release year
—
2021

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 ET-16650

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

FAQ: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw vs Epson ET-16650

Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson ET-16650? +

Epson ET-16650 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 ET-16650 worth the price? +

At $1,199, Epson ET-16650 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson ET-16650 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 ET-16650? +

Epson ET-16650 — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson ET-16650? +

Epson ET-16650 — leads on reliability (84 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.