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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 SureColor P900 wins by 8
Epson SureColor P900 — Fine-art inkjet · 2020
Epson

Epson SureColor P900

Fine-art inkjet · 2020

92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 P900 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 SureColor P900

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on quality (92 vs 84).

Reliability

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on reliability (90 vs 82).

Speed

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on speed (88 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 $1,499).

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs
92 Epson SureColor P900

Score breakdown

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90

Specs side-by-side

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus Epson SureColor P900 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw Epson SureColor P900
Type
Color laser AIO
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
—
2020

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 P900

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 P900

Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 P900 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson SureColor P900 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 SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on quality (92 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on reliability (90 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.