HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
Lexmark MB2236adw
Mono laser AIO · 2020
Lexmark MB2236adw takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Lexmark MB2236adw at 82. That puts Lexmark MB2236adw 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 Lexmark MB2236adw if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
Lexmark MB2236adwCompared on the quality sub-score
Lexmark MB2236adw leads on quality (82 vs 80).
Cost
TieCompared on the cost sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Reliability
Lexmark MB2236adwCompared on the reliability sub-score
Lexmark MB2236adw leads on reliability (80 vs 78).
Value for money
HP LaserJet Tank 1005wSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Lexmark MB2236adw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Mono laser AIO |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
Lexmark MB2236adw
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: HP LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Lexmark MB2236adw
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Lexmark MB2236adw? +
Lexmark MB2236adw 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 Lexmark MB2236adw worth the price? +
At $299, Lexmark MB2236adw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Lexmark MB2236adw 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 Lexmark MB2236adw? +
Lexmark MB2236adw — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for reliability, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Lexmark MB2236adw? +
Lexmark MB2236adw — leads on reliability (80 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.