HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw vs Xerox B305
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw is $20 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7-inch touchscreen | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | — |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 | 12.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Xerox B305
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $391.03 · 2.0¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw — $20 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw — it adds faxing, which the Xerox B305 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox B305 — 40 ppm vs 35 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdwBuy — $379.00
Xerox B305Buy — $399.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw or the Xerox B305?
- The HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw and the Xerox B305?
- Functions: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw print, scan, copy, fax, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw 35 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw 1200 x 1200, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw 50,000 pages, Xerox B305 80,000 pages.