HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
VS
Epson ET-16650 wins by 2
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
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
| 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.