Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 vs HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 12 | 25 |
Between the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 and Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw, the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw wins on pages/min (color). Overall, the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 scores 73.1 and the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The WorkForce Pro WF-7840 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if you care most about pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 108.33% more. 25 vs 12.
Both ship with comparable color, pages/min (mono), auto duplex, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 or HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (color) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 if…
Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if…
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw has the measurable edge on ppm color.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 108.33% more. 25 vs 12.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25 | 25 |
| Pages/min (color) | 12 | 25lead |
| Resolution | 4800x2400 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Tabloidlead | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - WorkForce Pro WF-7840 | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |