HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins by 2
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)
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
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Mono laser AIO |
| Release year | 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
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.