HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Canon Selphy CP1500 wins by 4
Canon
Canon Selphy CP1500
Dye-sub photo · 2023
84
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Canon Selphy CP1500 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Canon Selphy CP1500 at 84. That puts Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs 84 Canon Selphy CP1500
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80 speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Canon Selphy CP1500
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Canon Selphy CP1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Dye-sub photo |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
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
Canon Selphy CP1500
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 Canon Selphy CP1500
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Canon Selphy CP1500? +
Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500 worth the price? +
At $149, Canon Selphy CP1500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Canon Selphy CP1500 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.