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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
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 12
Epson SureColor P900 — Fine-art inkjet · 2020
Epson

Epson SureColor P900

Fine-art inkjet · 2020

92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 12 points — a decisive 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 Epson SureColor P900 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

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on quality (92 vs 80).

Reliability

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on reliability (90 vs 78).

Speed

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on speed (88 vs 76).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $1,499).

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs
92 Epson SureColor P900

Score breakdown

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90

Specs side-by-side

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus Epson SureColor P900 — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w Epson SureColor P900
Type
Mono laser refillable
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
2023
2020

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

Epson SureColor P900

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 Epson SureColor P900

Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. 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 Epson SureColor P900 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.

Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson SureColor P900 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 Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on quality (92 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on reliability (90 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.