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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
Lexmark MB2236adw — Mono laser AIO · 2020
Lexmark

Lexmark MB2236adw

Mono laser AIO · 2020

82
/ 100
From $299
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 Lexmark MB2236adw 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 Lexmark MB2236adw 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

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the quality sub-score

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

Cost

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

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

Lexmark MB2236adw

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Lexmark MB2236adw more score per dollar ($299 vs $649).

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs
82 Lexmark MB2236adw

Score breakdown

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Lexmark MB2236adw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus Lexmark MB2236adw — full spec comparison
Spec HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw Lexmark MB2236adw
Type
Color laser AIO
Mono laser AIO
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

Lexmark MB2236adw

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 Lexmark MB2236adw

Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Lexmark MB2236adw? +

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 Lexmark MB2236adw worth the price? +

At $299, Lexmark MB2236adw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Lexmark MB2236adw 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 Lexmark MB2236adw? +

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

Which is better for cost, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Lexmark MB2236adw? +

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