HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Xerox VersaLink C405 wins by 2
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)
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
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Xerox VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Color laser AIO |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
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.