HP
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Mono laser AIO
82
/ 100
From $499
VS
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw wins by 2
HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw lands at 82 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. 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 LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 82
vs 84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Color laser AIO |
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
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
FAQ: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Which is better, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +
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 LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +
At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
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.
Does HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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.