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Xerox VersaLink C405 — Color laser AIO
Xerox

Xerox VersaLink C405

Color laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $999
VS
HP Smart Tank 7301 wins by 2
HP Smart Tank 7301 — Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
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, Xerox VersaLink C405 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 Xerox VersaLink C405 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)

Pick HP Smart Tank 7301 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).

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).

Xerox VersaLink C405 82
vs
84 HP Smart Tank 7301

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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

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: Xerox VersaLink C405 vs HP Smart Tank 7301

Which is better, Xerox VersaLink C405 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 Xerox VersaLink C405 worth the price? +

At $999, Xerox VersaLink C405 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 Xerox VersaLink C405 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.

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

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

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

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