Lexmark
Lexmark MB2236adw
Mono laser AIO · 2020
82
/ 100
From $299
VS
HP Smart Tank 7301 wins by 2
HP
HP Smart Tank 7301
Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
HP Smart Tank 7301 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lexmark MB2236adw lands at 82 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts HP Smart Tank 7301 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Lexmark MB2236adw if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick HP Smart Tank 7301 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Lexmark MB2236adw 82
vs 84 HP Smart Tank 7301
Score breakdown
Lexmark MB2236adw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP Smart Tank 7301
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lexmark MB2236adw | HP Smart Tank 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Inkjet EcoTank |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
Lexmark MB2236adw
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
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
FAQ: Lexmark MB2236adw vs HP Smart Tank 7301
Which is better, Lexmark MB2236adw or HP Smart Tank 7301? +
HP Smart Tank 7301 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lexmark MB2236adw worth the price? +
At $299, Lexmark MB2236adw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Is HP Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +
At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Lexmark MB2236adw or HP Smart Tank 7301 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.