HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw vs Lexmark - MC3326adwe
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 42 | 24 |
| AirPrint | true | false |
| Color | false | true |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 24 |
Between the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw and MC3326adwe, the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw comes out ahead in pages/min (mono) / airprint, while the MC3326adwe wins on color / pages/min (color). Overall, the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw scores 83.9 and the MC3326adwe scores 72.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono) / airprint. The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono), airprint. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 75.00% more. 42 vs 24.
Pick the MC3326adwe if you care most about color / pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are color, pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Has Color.
Both ship with comparable auto duplex, adf, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw or Lexmark - MC3326adwe?
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads the current Mars Score by 11.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color), color against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw has the measurable edge on ppm mono, has airprint.
Choose Lexmark - MC3326adwe if…
Lexmark - MC3326adwe has the measurable edge on color, 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 HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 75.00% more. 42 vs 24.
- ▲Has AirPrint.
Why Lexmark - MC3326adwe wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 24 vs 0.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | false | truelead |
| Pages/min (mono) | 42lead | 24 |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 24lead |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | Lexmark - MC3326adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | truelead | false |