HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw vs Xerox - VersaLink C405
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 | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 42 | 36 |
| Color | false | true |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 36 |
Between the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw and VersaLink C405, the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw comes out ahead in pages/min (mono), while the VersaLink C405 wins on color / pages/min (color). Overall, the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw scores 83.9 and the VersaLink C405 scores 80.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw edges ahead on the Mars Score (83.9 vs 80.2), but the 3.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 16.67% more. 42 vs 36.
Pick the VersaLink C405 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, airprint, 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 - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw or Xerox - VersaLink C405?
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads the current Mars Score by 3.7 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.
Choose Xerox - VersaLink C405 if…
Xerox - VersaLink C405 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) — 16.67% more. 42 vs 36.
Why Xerox - VersaLink C405 wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 36 vs 0.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | false | truelead |
| Pages/min (mono) | 42lead | 36 |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 36lead |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |