Xerox
Xerox VersaLink C405
Color laser AIO
82
/ 100
From $999
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, 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
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
| 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.