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Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

84
/ 100
From $399
VS
Zebra ZD420 wins by 2
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — Mono laser AIO
HP

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Mono laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Zebra ZD420 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Zebra ZD420 lands at 84 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. That puts Zebra ZD420 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Zebra ZD420 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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

Zebra ZD420

Compared on the quality sub-score

Zebra ZD420 leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Compared on the cost sub-score

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Reliability

Zebra ZD420

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Zebra ZD420 leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Zebra ZD420

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Zebra ZD420 more score per dollar ($399 vs $499).

Zebra ZD420 84
vs
82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Score breakdown

Zebra ZD420
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Zebra ZD420 versus HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — full spec comparison
Spec Zebra ZD420 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Type
Label thermal
Mono laser AIO
Release year
2018
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Zebra ZD420

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

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: Zebra ZD420 vs HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Which is better, Zebra ZD420 or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Zebra ZD420 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +

At $399, Zebra ZD420 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Is HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +

At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does Zebra ZD420 or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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, Zebra ZD420 or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Zebra ZD420 — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Zebra ZD420 or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — leads on cost (82 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.