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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
Zebra ZD420 wins by 4
Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Zebra ZD420 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Zebra ZD420 at 84. That puts Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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

Zebra ZD420

Compared on the quality sub-score

Zebra ZD420 leads on quality (84 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

Zebra ZD420

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420

Score breakdown

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Zebra ZD420
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w versus Zebra ZD420 — full spec comparison
Spec HP LaserJet Tank 1005w Zebra ZD420
Type
Mono laser refillable
Label thermal
Release year
2023
2018

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

Zebra ZD420

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 Zebra ZD420

Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Zebra ZD420? +

Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +

At $399, Zebra ZD420 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420? +

Zebra ZD420 — leads on quality (84 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Zebra ZD420? +

Zebra ZD420 — leads on reliability (82 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.