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HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
HP

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm

80
/ 100
From $299
VS
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw wins by 4
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — Color laser AIO
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e lands at 80 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. That puts HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…

  • ✓Fast 20 ipm color
  • ✓Solid AIO with ADF
  • ✓Smart features via HP+

Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on quality (86 vs 84).

Speed

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the speed sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 80).

Reliability

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on reliability (86 vs 82).

Value for money

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e more score per dollar ($299 vs $649).

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 80
vs
84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Score breakdown

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80
speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e versus HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — full spec comparison
Spec HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Type
Inkjet AIO
Color laser AIO
Speed
20 ipm
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
—
ADF
Yes
—

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Pros
  • +Fast 20 ipm color
  • +Solid AIO with ADF
  • +Smart features via HP+
Cons
  • −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
  • −HP DRM controversial
  • −Runs out of ink quickly

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Which is better, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +

At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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.

Which is better for quality, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for speed, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.