HP
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
Mono laser · 2020
82
/ 100
From $359
VS
HP
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Mono laser AIO
82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w lands at 82 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick HP Neverstop Laser 1202w if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 82
vs 82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Score breakdown
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Neverstop Laser 1202w | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser | Mono 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 LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
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 LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Which is better, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +
At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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.