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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
Zebra ZD420 wins by 4
Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Zebra ZD420 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e lands at 80 and Zebra ZD420 at 84. That puts Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 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 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 $399).

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 80
vs
84 Zebra ZD420

Score breakdown

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80
speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86
Zebra ZD420
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e versus Zebra ZD420 — full spec comparison
Spec HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e Zebra ZD420
Type
Inkjet AIO
Label thermal
Speed
20 ipm
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
—
ADF
Yes
—
Release year
—
2018

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

Zebra ZD420

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

FAQ: HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e vs Zebra ZD420

Which is better, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e or Zebra ZD420? +

Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +

At $399, Zebra ZD420 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e or Zebra ZD420 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 Zebra ZD420? +

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 Zebra ZD420? +

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