HP Smart Tank 7301
Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
HP Smart Tank 7301 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Smart Tank 7301 lands at 84 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e at 80. That puts HP Smart Tank 7301 ahead by 4 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testQuality
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the quality sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on quality (86 vs 84).
Speed
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the speed sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 80).
Reliability
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eCompared on the reliability sub-score
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on reliability (86 vs 82).
Value for money
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025eSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Smart Tank 7301 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet EcoTank | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Speed | — | 20 ipm |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
| ADF | — | Yes |
HP Smart Tank 7301
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
FAQ: HP Smart Tank 7301 vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Which is better, HP Smart Tank 7301 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP Smart Tank 7301 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
Does HP Smart Tank 7301 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.
Which is better for speed, HP Smart Tank 7301 or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.