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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
Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Zebra ZD420 at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)

Pick Zebra ZD420 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

Tie

Compared on the quality sub-score

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

Reliability

Tie

Compared on the reliability sub-score

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

Cost

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Value for money

Zebra ZD420

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Zebra ZD420 more score per dollar ($399 vs $649).

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs
84 Zebra ZD420

Score breakdown

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Zebra ZD420
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus Zebra ZD420 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw Zebra ZD420
Type
Color laser AIO
Label thermal
Release year
—
2018

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

Zebra ZD420

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 Zebra ZD420

Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Zebra ZD420? +

Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +

At $399, Zebra ZD420 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Zebra ZD420 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 cost, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Zebra ZD420? +

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

Which is the better value, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Zebra ZD420? +

Zebra ZD420 — more score per dollar ($399 vs $649). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.