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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
Xerox VersaLink C405 — Color laser AIO
Xerox

Xerox VersaLink C405

Color laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Smart Tank 7301 lands at 84 and Xerox VersaLink C405 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 Xerox VersaLink C405 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 Smart Tank 7301

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP Smart Tank 7301 leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

Xerox VersaLink C405

Compared on the cost sub-score

Xerox VersaLink C405 leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Reliability

HP Smart Tank 7301

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP Smart Tank 7301 leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

HP Smart Tank 7301

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP Smart Tank 7301 more score per dollar ($399 vs $999).

HP Smart Tank 7301 84
vs
82 Xerox VersaLink C405

Score breakdown

HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Xerox VersaLink C405
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

HP Smart Tank 7301 versus Xerox VersaLink C405 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Smart Tank 7301 Xerox VersaLink C405
Type
Inkjet EcoTank
Color laser AIO
Release year
2022
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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

Xerox VersaLink C405

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 Smart Tank 7301 vs Xerox VersaLink C405

Which is better, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Xerox VersaLink C405? +

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 Xerox VersaLink C405 worth the price? +

At $999, Xerox VersaLink C405 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Smart Tank 7301 or Xerox VersaLink C405 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 Xerox VersaLink C405? +

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

Which is better for cost, HP Smart Tank 7301 or Xerox VersaLink C405? +

Xerox VersaLink C405 — leads on cost (82 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.