Choosing among four HP all-in-one printer-scanner combos means weighing real trade-offs, not just comparing prices. One is a color laser, one is a used laser with fast black output, one is a refurbished high-volume color machine, and one is a brand-new Smart Tank inkjet. The right choice depends on whether your priority is color quality, output speed, new-condition certainty, or refill convenience. Prices here range from $229.99 to $349.99.
Quick take
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW - open-box color laser all-in-one; toner and power cable sold separately.
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw - used laser all-in-one with original box and tested copy function.
- HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw - refurbished color all-in-one with fast rated speed.
- HP Smart Tank 7603 - new Smart Tank inkjet all-in-one with wireless mobile print.
Price comparison at a glance
| Model | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW | USD 229.99 | |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | USD 280.00 | |
| HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw | USD 239.99 | |
| HP Smart Tank 7603 | USD 349.99 |
Decision matrix
- Color laser at the lower end of the spread: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW
- Fast black-output laser: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
- High-volume color workgroup: HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw
- New machine with Smart Tank ink system: HP Smart Tank 7603
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW
The 3301FDW is the most affordable color-laser route into this set, with all-in-one features and a 25 ppm black speed. It connects over Ethernet, USB 2.0, or wireless, which makes it easy to place in a shared office area. The catch is its open-box condition: it ships without toner cartridges or a power cable. Before it can print, you need to add those. If you expect to print color pages regularly and are comfortable buying a few accessories up front, this gives you the lowest listed price among the four. Duplex printing and fax coverage round out the package, so it can handle the occasional one-page document without a separate machine.
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
This one is the text-speed specialist of the group, with a 42 ppm black rating. It is a used unit, still in its original box, and the copy function was tested and produced clean pages. You get Ethernet and USB 2.0 for the connection, so it fits a wired setup, ideally stationed near a router. Because it is used, you are not starting with a factory-fresh machine, and the box includes only the printer and power cable. For high-volume black-and-white office work, the 4101fdw pairs strong speed with straightforward wired connectivity. If your workflow is mainly black text on plain paper, that speed keeps a busy desktop moving.
HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw
Refurbished but described as excellent condition, the 577dw is built for busy workgroups. It prints, scans, copies, faxes, and has an automatic document feeder, automatic two-sided printing, and a color touchscreen. PageWide technology gives it a rated speed of up to 70 ppm for general office work and 50 ppm for professional use, and it connects via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, and USB. The main limitation is the refurbished status; it is not a new machine. The automatic document feeder makes multi-page scan-and-copy runs hands-free, while the touchscreen keeps routine tasks close at hand. If you need to move large color jobs quickly without spending nearly as much as a new high-volume model, this is the strongest fit.
HP Smart Tank 7603
The Smart Tank 7603 is the only new unit in this comparison, and it uses HP's Smart Tank refillable ink system instead of swappable cartridges. It handles print, copy, scan, ADF, and wireless mobile print in one all-in-one. The top-of-range price is the trade-off: you pay more for the new condition and the tank refill convenience. Wireless mobile print is part of the package, so the machine can sit away from a computer. New-condition certainty counts for a lot if you want to set up the machine and forget about the unit's history. With the full all-in-one function set on board, it covers the same broad duties as the other models while giving you a brand-new starting point.
Final recommendation by use case
Start with the machine that matches your workload: the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW if you want a color laser at the low end of the price spread and can supply your own toner and power cable; the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if you need 42 ppm black output from a used but tested unit; the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw if a busy team needs fast color pages from a refurbished machine; the HP Smart Tank 7603 if you would rather buy new and want a Smart Tank ink system.
