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alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 reviews of HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the size and noise are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good views, whereas opinions are divided on the paper handling.
usability, performance, price, noise, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
The HP LaserJet Pro M281FDW is a large, multi-function laser printer that could even appeal to small business owners. It has an excellent scanner on the top and an automatic document feeder for multi-page scans. But does this pricey laser printer have...
Expert review by : William Harrel (pcmag.com)
An entry-level color laser AIO printer, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw prints well overall, albeit somewhat expensively, making it a good fit for companies that don't require more than a few hundred prints and copies each month.
Expert review by : Kyle Funk (techaeris.com)
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw is a mouthful in name, but it does make up for the ridiculously long name with print times as fast as 10.3 seconds for black prints while color prints are as fast as 11.7 seconds. Read on for our full review!
Compact design ; Price is reasonable ; Prints quickly ; Works with mobile
Photo quality can be a hit or miss
Now that you’ve read everything, it’s time to for the final thoughts of HP’s LaserJet Pro printer. As a printer, it’ll do the same thing as just about any other printer out there when it comes to printing, scanning, or fax documents but with HP, you’re...
Expert review by : Max Mutter (techgearlab.com)
Great balance of functionality and quality for any home office
Great text and graphics quality, great interface
Can be expensive, relatively slow for a laser
The M281fdw combines all the printing, faxing, copying, and scanning that you could hope for in a multifunction printer, and does so with aplomb. There isn't really a task that the M281fdw does not excel in, except for being easy on the wallet. If your...
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Having previously had three HP mono laser printers which lasted 8 years, 7 years and 12 years respectively, I opted for a colour inkjet when needing an AirPrint machine compatible with an iPad / iPhone. Whilst this lasted a creditable 6 years it gave...
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Easy to set-up and love the fact that the printer has it's own email address so you can print to it anywhere
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
I need a colour printer, and a laser is much more economical than the standard inkjets. The size is as large as I can accommodate, and the cartridges are easy to install - plus benefit of returning dead cartridges for recycling FOC. Suits me exactly.
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
because it is a very good offer and it is easy to fill the claim.
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Excellent features. quick set up and good clear colour printing .
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Its good product for small business working I have been used before 277dfw. I use to work with this printer and it can be operate easily.
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