HP
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Mono laser AIO
82
/ 100
From $499
VS
HP Smart Tank 7301 wins by 2
HP
HP Smart Tank 7301
Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
HP Smart Tank 7301 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw lands at 82 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 82
vs 84 HP Smart Tank 7301
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80
HP Smart Tank 7301
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | HP Smart Tank 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Inkjet EcoTank |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
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 Smart Tank 7301
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw vs HP Smart Tank 7301
Which is better, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +
At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw or HP Smart Tank 7301 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.