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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
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins by 2
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — Mono laser AIO
HP

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Mono laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. That puts HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw ahead by 2 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Compared on the cost sub-score

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Reliability

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads on reliability (80 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 $499).

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs
82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Score breakdown

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Type
Mono laser refillable
Mono laser AIO
Release year
2023
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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

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

FAQ: HP LaserJet Tank 1005w vs HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +

At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — leads on cost (82 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.