HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw vs Lexmark - MC3326adwe
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 25 | 24 |
| Pages/min (color) | 25 | 24 |
| AirPrint | true | false |
Between the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw and MC3326adwe, the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw comes out ahead in pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color), while the MC3326adwe wins on several specs. Overall, the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw scores 73.1 and the MC3326adwe scores 72.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 72.5). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono) / pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono), pages/min (color), airprint. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 4.17% more. 25 vs 24.
The MC3326adwe similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable type, color, 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: HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw or Lexmark - MC3326adwe?
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw leads the current Mars Score by 0.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if…
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw has the measurable edge on ppm mono, ppm color, has airprint.
Choose Lexmark - MC3326adwe if…
Lexmark - MC3326adwe does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 4.17% more. 25 vs 24.
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 4.17% more. 25 vs 24.
- ▲Has AirPrint.
Why Lexmark - MC3326adwe wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25lead | 24 |
| Pages/min (color) | 25lead | 24 |
| Resolution | 600x600 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | truelead | false |