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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
Lexmark MB2236adw — Mono laser AIO · 2020
Lexmark

Lexmark MB2236adw

Mono laser AIO · 2020

82
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Smart Tank 7301 lands at 84 and Lexmark MB2236adw 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 Lexmark MB2236adw 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

Lexmark MB2236adw

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Lexmark MB2236adw more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).

HP Smart Tank 7301 84
vs
82 Lexmark MB2236adw

Score breakdown

HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Lexmark MB2236adw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

HP Smart Tank 7301 versus Lexmark MB2236adw — full spec comparison
Spec HP Smart Tank 7301 Lexmark MB2236adw
Type
Inkjet EcoTank
Mono laser AIO
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

Lexmark MB2236adw

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 Lexmark MB2236adw

Which is better, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Lexmark MB2236adw? +

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 Lexmark MB2236adw worth the price? +

At $299, Lexmark MB2236adw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Smart Tank 7301 or Lexmark MB2236adw 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 Lexmark MB2236adw? +

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 Lexmark MB2236adw? +

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