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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 Smart Tank 7301 wins by 2
HP Smart Tank 7301 — Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
HP

HP Smart Tank 7301

Inkjet EcoTank · 2022

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

HP Smart Tank 7301 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w lands at 82 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP Smart Tank 7301 leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Reliability

HP Smart Tank 7301

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP Smart Tank 7301 leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 82
vs
84 HP Smart Tank 7301

Score breakdown

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w versus HP Smart Tank 7301 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Neverstop Laser 1202w HP Smart Tank 7301
Type
Mono laser
Inkjet EcoTank
Release year
2020
2022

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 Smart Tank 7301

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 Smart Tank 7301

Which is better, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +

At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301? +

HP Smart Tank 7301 — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

HP Smart Tank 7301 — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.