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HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — Mono laser · 2020
HP

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Mono laser · 2020

82
/ 100
From $359
VS
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w wins by 2
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w lands at 82 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w 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

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 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 $359).

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 82
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec HP Neverstop Laser 1202w HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
Mono laser
Mono laser refillable
Release year
2020
2023

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 Tank 1005w

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: HP Neverstop Laser 1202w vs HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w scores 82 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — leads on reliability (80 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.