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HP Smart Tank 7301 — Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
HP

HP Smart Tank 7301

Inkjet EcoTank · 2022

84
/ 100
From $399
VS
HP Smart Tank 7301 wins by 2
HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — Mono laser · 2020
HP

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Mono laser · 2020

82
/ 100
From $359
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Smart Tank 7301 lands at 84 and HP Neverstop Laser 1202w at 82. That puts HP Smart Tank 7301 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP Smart Tank 7301 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

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

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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

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

FAQ: HP Smart Tank 7301 vs HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

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

HP Smart Tank 7301 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +

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

Is HP Neverstop Laser 1202w worth the price? +

At $359, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

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

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

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

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