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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
Xerox B305/DNI wins by 2
Xerox B305/DNI — Mono laser AIO · 2022
Xerox

Xerox B305/DNI

Mono laser AIO · 2022

82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Xerox B305/DNI takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Xerox B305/DNI at 82. That puts Xerox B305/DNI 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 Xerox B305/DNI 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

Xerox B305/DNI

Compared on the quality sub-score

Xerox B305/DNI leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

Xerox B305/DNI

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Xerox B305/DNI 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 $499).

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs
82 Xerox B305/DNI

Score breakdown

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Xerox B305/DNI
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus Xerox B305/DNI — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w Xerox B305/DNI
Type
Mono laser refillable
Mono laser AIO
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

Xerox B305/DNI

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 Xerox B305/DNI

Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Xerox B305/DNI? +

Xerox B305/DNI 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 Xerox B305/DNI worth the price? +

At $499, Xerox B305/DNI delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Xerox B305/DNI 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 Xerox B305/DNI? +

Xerox B305/DNI — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Xerox B305/DNI? +

Xerox B305/DNI — leads on reliability (80 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.