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HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother QL-1110NWB wins by 4
Brother QL-1110NWB — Label · 2019
Brother

Brother QL-1110NWB

Label · 2019

84
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Brother QL-1110NWB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Brother QL-1110NWB at 84. That puts Brother QL-1110NWB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP LaserJet Tank 1005w if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick Brother QL-1110NWB 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

Brother QL-1110NWB

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother QL-1110NWB leads on quality (84 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

Brother QL-1110NWB

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother QL-1110NWB leads on reliability (82 vs 78).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $299).

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs
84 Brother QL-1110NWB

Score breakdown

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Brother QL-1110NWB
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus Brother QL-1110NWB — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w Brother QL-1110NWB
Type
Mono laser refillable
Label
Release year
2023
2019

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

Brother QL-1110NWB

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 Tank 1005w vs Brother QL-1110NWB

Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother QL-1110NWB? +

Brother QL-1110NWB scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Is Brother QL-1110NWB worth the price? +

At $299, Brother QL-1110NWB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother QL-1110NWB 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother QL-1110NWB? +

Brother QL-1110NWB — leads on quality (84 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother QL-1110NWB? +

Brother QL-1110NWB — leads on reliability (82 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.