HP
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
Mono laser · 2020
82
/ 100
From $359
VS
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw wins by 2
HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w lands at 82 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. That puts HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP Neverstop Laser 1202w if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 82
vs 84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Score breakdown
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Neverstop Laser 1202w | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser | Color laser AIO |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
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 Neverstop Laser 1202w vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Which is better, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP Neverstop Laser 1202w worth the price? +
At $359, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Is HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +
At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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.