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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 Neverstop Laser 1202w wins by 2
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — Mono laser · 2020
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
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Winner by scenario

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

Quality

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 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 $359).

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

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for quality, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP Neverstop Laser 1202w? +

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP Neverstop Laser 1202w? +

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — leads on reliability (80 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.