HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
VS
Epson SureColor F170 wins by 2
Epson
Epson SureColor F170
Dye-sub · 2021
86
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Epson SureColor F170 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Epson SureColor F170 at 86. That puts Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs 86 Epson SureColor F170
Score breakdown
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Epson SureColor F170
86 speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw | Epson SureColor F170 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser AIO | Dye-sub |
| 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 SureColor F170
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 SureColor F170
Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson SureColor F170? +
Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 worth the price? +
At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson SureColor F170 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.