HP Color Laser MFP 178nw

Laser, Colour
710Ratings
BrandMore from HP
Test reportsGood based on 2 tests
Delivered between Tue, 17.2. and Wed, 25.2.
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Key specifications

Printer functions
Copy function
Mobile printing
Apple AirPrint, Cloud printing
Printing resolution
600 x 600 dpi
Paper format
A4
Connectivity
WLAN

General information

Item number
62939078
Manufacturer
HP
Category
Printer
Manufacturer no.
Color Laser MFP 178nw
Release date
14.10.2025
Sales rank in Category Printer
521 of 1571
May include power adapter
Yes

Colour

Colour
White
Exact colour description
White

Printer properties

Printer type
Multifunctional printer
Printing technology
Laser
Printer functions
Copy function
Mobile printing
Apple AirPrint, Cloud printing
Printer application range
Business, Home
Printer memory
128 MB
Printout
Colour
Printing resolution
600 x 600 dpi
Printing speed (monochrome)
18 PPM
Printing speed (colour)
4 PPM

Supported paper sizes

Paper format
A4

Paper handling

Paper tray type
Paper tray
Number of paper trays
1
Paper capacity (total)
150x
1. paper tray capacity
150x

Copy

Optical resolution
600 x 600 dpi

Scanner properties

Optical resolution
600 x 600 dpi
Scanning speed (page / text)
14 PPM
Scanning speed (image / graphics)
4 PPM
Scanner sensor type
CIS

Connectivity

Connectivity
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n

Operating system compatibility

Operating system compatibility
Windows

Memory

Working memory
128 MB

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection
Power consumption
300 W
Power consumption (standby)
38 W

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Cable, HP Colour Laser MFP 178nw Printer, HP LaserJet toner cartridge, Image drum, Installation materials, Toner collection container

Package dimensions

Length
50 cm
Width
46 cm
Height
39 cm
Weight
15.86 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Printer» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Canon
    1.7 %
  • 7.Kyocera
    1.9 %
  • 8.HP
    2.1 %
  • 9.Epson
    2.3 %
  • 10.Lexmark
    2.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Kyocera
    4 days
  • 8.OKI
    5 days
  • 9.Epson
    7 days
  • 10.HP
    8 days
  • 11.RICOH
    11 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Printer» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.Brother
    2.1 %
  • 6.Epson
    2.5 %
  • 7.HP
    2.6 %
  • 8.Xiaomi
    2.7 %
  • 9.OKI
    2.8 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingGood73/100
Good76/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseJune 2025
  • PositiveGute Druckqualität
  • Positivehohes Drucktempo
  • Positivebedruckt auch dickeres Papier
  • NegativeFoto- und Grafikdruck teuer
  • Negativeein wenig kleiner Papiervorrat
  • Negativeetwas laut

Der äußerst günstige HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg ist spartanisch ausgestattet, überzeugte im Test jedoch mit einer durchweg guten Druckqualität und einem hohen Drucktempo. Weil die Druckkosten zum Teil hoch ausfallen, eignet sich der HP nur für Wenigdrucker - oder für Nutzer, die ein Tonerabo-Modell von HP verwenden. Eine Alternative? Gibt es aktuell in dieser Preisklasse nicht.

This test report belongs to a different type: 178nw Colour Laser (Laser, Colour)
Good69/100
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseJune 2020
  • PositiveCompact design
  • PositiveNearly silent in idle mode
  • NegativeDuplex printing manual only
  • NegativeHigh page prices
  • NegativeNo real off switch

As with its Samsung predecessors, the HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg would actually be an ideal colour laser multifunctional for the home office due to its compact device dimensions. It can also stand right next to you, as the model is so quiet in idle mode that you won't notice it even if you are very sensitive to noise...