HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e at 80. That puts HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw ahead by 4 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the quality sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on quality (86 vs 84).
Speed
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the speed sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 80).
Reliability
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the reliability sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on reliability (86 vs 82).
Value for money
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e more score per dollar ($299 vs $649).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser AIO | Inkjet AIO |
| Speed | — | 20 ipm |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
| ADF | — | Yes |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
- +Wireless printing
- +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
- −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
- −Drum/toner replacement cost
- −Slow photo print on some inkjets
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
FAQ: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for speed, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.