Brother
Brother HL-L2405W
Mono laser
84
/ 100
From $179
VS
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wins by 6
Epson
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Photo EcoTank inkjet
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2405W lands at 84 and Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 at 90. That puts Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Photo ET-8550 if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Brother HL-L2405W 84
vs 90 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L2405W
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
90 speed 86
quality 90
cost 82
reliability 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother HL-L2405W | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser | Photo EcoTank inkjet |
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 Photo ET-8550
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 Photo ET-8550
Which is better, Brother HL-L2405W or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550? +
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Photo ET-8550 worth the price? +
At $699, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother HL-L2405W or Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 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.