Brother
Brother HL-L2405W
Mono laser
84
/ 100
From $179
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 wins by 4
Epson
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
EcoTank inkjet AIO
88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2405W lands at 84 and Epson EcoTank ET-4850 at 88. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-4850 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Brother HL-L2405W if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-4850 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Brother HL-L2405W 84
vs 88 Epson EcoTank ET-4850
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L2405W
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
88 speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother HL-L2405W | Epson EcoTank ET-4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser | EcoTank inkjet AIO |
Brother HL-L2405W
Pros
- +Wireless printing
- +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
- −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
- −Drum/toner replacement cost
- −Slow photo print on some inkjets
Epson EcoTank ET-4850
Pros
- +Wireless printing
- +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
- −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
- −Drum/toner replacement cost
- −Slow photo print on some inkjets
FAQ: Brother HL-L2405W vs Epson EcoTank ET-4850
Which is better, Brother HL-L2405W or Epson EcoTank ET-4850? +
Epson EcoTank ET-4850 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Brother HL-L2405W worth the price? +
At $179, Brother HL-L2405W delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Is Epson EcoTank ET-4850 worth the price? +
At $549, Epson EcoTank ET-4850 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother HL-L2405W or Epson EcoTank ET-4850 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.