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HP Color Laser MFP 178nw vs HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw

    15.98 in
    11.37 in
    HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Multifunction Printer
    HP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw Multifunction Printer
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      The HP Color Laser MFP 178nw is an entry-level color laser AIO printer with a volume rating and running costs that make it best for low-throughput, budget-strapped offices.Read more
      The best laser printer we've tested is the Canon imageCLASS MF445dw. It's an all-in-one monochrome model with an incredible page yield, making it a great choice for offices that regularly print in bulk.Read more
      Smallest 4-in-1 colour laser has limitationsRead more
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      2 editorial reviews
      Smallest 4-in-1 colour laser has limitationsRead more
      The HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw is a simple entry-level color laser AIO with performance and features that are best suited for printing or copying in low-volume offices.Read more
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      User rating
      27
      4.2 out of 5
      27 user ratings
      5 stars
      		48 %
      4 stars
      		29 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
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      15
      4.3 out of 5
      15 user ratings
      5 stars
      		46 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		6 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Design

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      Colour of productBlack,WhiteBlack,White
      Market positioningBusinessBusiness

      Technical details

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      Internal memory128.0 mB128.0 mB
      Processor speed800.0 MHz800.0 MHz
      Windows operating systems supported
      • Windows 10
      • Windows 7
      • Windows 8
      • Windows 8.1
      • Windows 10
      • Windows 7
      • Windows 8
      • Windows 8.1
      Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 8010 - 80
      Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 3010 - 30

      Display

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      Displayyesyes
      Display technologyLCDLED

      Printer

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      Printing technologyLaserLaser
      Maximum resolution600 x 600 dpi600 x 600 dpi
      Duplex printingnoyes
      Time to first page (colour, normal)25.3 s25.3 s
      Time to first page (black, normal)12.4 s12.4 s
      Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)4.0 ppm4.0 ppm
      Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)18.0 ppm18.0 ppm
      Printing colours
      • Black
      • Cyan
      • Magenta
      • Yellow
      • Black
      • Cyan
      • Magenta
      • Yellow
      AirPrint enabledyesyes

      Scanner

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
      Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 dpi600 x 600 dpi

      Copier

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      CopyingColour copyingColour copying
      Maximum resolution600 x 600 dpi600 x 600 dpi
      Time to first copy (colour, normal)32.1 s32.1 s
      Time to first copy (black, normal)12.6 s12.6 s
      Copy speed (normal quality, colour, A4)4.0 cpm4.0 cpm
      Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)18.0 cpm18.0 cpm
      Maximum document reduction25.0 %25.0 %
      Maximum document enlargement400.0 %400.0 %
      Maximum number of copies999999

      Paper handling

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      Paper tray media types
      • Bond paper
      • Glossy paper
      • Heavy paper
      • Labels
      • Lightweight paper
      • Plain paper
      • Pre-Printed
      • Recycled paper
      • Bond paper
      • Glossy paper
      • Heavy paper
      • Labels
      • Lightweight paper
      • Plain paper
      • Pre-Printed
      • Recycled paper
      JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
      ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
      • A4
      • A5
      • A6
      • A4
      • A5
      • A6
      Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
      Output trays capacity50.0 sheets50.0 sheets
      Standard media capacity150.0 sheets150.0 sheets
      Total media capacity150.0 sheets150.0 sheets
      Supported media type
      • Labels
      • Recycled paper
      • Bond paper
      • Heavy-weight paper
      • Extra heavy-weight paper
      • Light-weight paper
      • Glossy paper
      • Preprinted paper
      • Coloured paper
      • Labels
      • Recycled paper
      • Bond paper
      • Heavy-weight paper
      • Extra heavy-weight paper
      • Light-weight paper
      • Glossy paper
      • Preprinted paper
      • Coloured paper
      Original typeSheetsSheets

      Connectivity

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      InterfacesUSB
      • Network
      • USB
      • Wireless LAN
      USB portyesyes
      Mobile printing technologies
      • Apple AirPrint
      • Google Cloud Print
      • Mopria Print Service
      • Apple AirPrint
      • Google Cloud Print
      • Mopria Print Service
      Direct printingyesyes
      Ethernetyesyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes

      Power

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      AC input voltage110.0 V110.0 V
      Power consumption (sleep)1.9 W1.9 W
      Power consumption (standby)38.0 W38.0 W
      Power consumption (average operating)300.0 W300.0 W

      Certifications

      HP Color Laser MFP 178nwHP Color Laser MFP 178nw
      HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwHP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
      EnergyStarnono

      Pros & Cons

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