HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w wins by 2
HP
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
Mono laser · 2020
82
/ 100
From $359
Specdex verdict
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and HP Neverstop Laser 1202w at 82. That puts HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 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 Neverstop Laser 1202w if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs 82 HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80 speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | HP Neverstop Laser 1202w |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Mono laser |
| 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
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
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 HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP Neverstop Laser 1202w? +
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 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 Neverstop Laser 1202w worth the price? +
At $359, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 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.