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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
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw wins by 2
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — Mono laser AIO
HP

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Mono laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. That puts HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw more score per dollar ($499 vs $649).

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs
82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Score breakdown

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — full spec comparison
Spec HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Type
Color laser AIO
Mono laser 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

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw scores 84 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +

At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.