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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 Smart Tank 7301 wins by 4
HP Smart Tank 7301 — Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
HP

HP Smart Tank 7301

Inkjet EcoTank · 2022

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

HP Smart Tank 7301 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts HP Smart Tank 7301 ahead by 4 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 Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP Smart Tank 7301 leads on quality (84 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

HP Smart Tank 7301

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP Smart Tank 7301 leads on reliability (82 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 $399).

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs
84 HP Smart Tank 7301

Score breakdown

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus HP Smart Tank 7301 — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w HP Smart Tank 7301
Type
Mono laser refillable
Inkjet EcoTank
Release year
2023
2022

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 Smart Tank 7301

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 Smart Tank 7301

Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

HP Smart Tank 7301 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +

At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301? +

HP Smart Tank 7301 — leads on quality (84 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

HP Smart Tank 7301 — leads on reliability (82 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.