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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 VersaLink C405 wins by 2
Xerox VersaLink C405 — Color laser AIO
Xerox

Xerox VersaLink C405

Color laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Xerox VersaLink C405 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Xerox VersaLink C405 at 82. That puts Xerox VersaLink C405 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 VersaLink C405 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Quality

Xerox VersaLink C405

Compared on the quality sub-score

Xerox VersaLink C405 leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Xerox VersaLink C405

Compared on the cost sub-score

Xerox VersaLink C405 leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Reliability

Xerox VersaLink C405

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Xerox VersaLink C405 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 $999).

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs
82 Xerox VersaLink C405

Score breakdown

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Xerox VersaLink C405
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus Xerox VersaLink C405 — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w Xerox VersaLink C405
Type
Mono laser refillable
Color laser AIO
Release year
2023
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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 VersaLink C405

Pros
  • +Wireless printing
  • +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
  • −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
  • −Drum/toner replacement cost
  • −Slow photo print on some inkjets

FAQ: HP LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Xerox VersaLink C405

Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Xerox VersaLink C405? +

Xerox VersaLink C405 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 VersaLink C405 worth the price? +

At $999, Xerox VersaLink C405 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Xerox VersaLink C405 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 VersaLink C405? +

Xerox VersaLink C405 — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Xerox VersaLink C405? +

Xerox VersaLink C405 — leads on cost (82 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.