Brother
Brother HL-L2405W
Mono laser
84
/ 100
From $179
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 8
Epson
Epson SureColor P900
Fine-art inkjet · 2020
92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2405W lands at 84 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 8 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 SureColor P900 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L2405W
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Epson SureColor P900
92 speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Brother HL-L2405W
Epson SureColor P900
Type
Mono laser
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
—
2020
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 SureColor P900
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
FAQ: Brother HL-L2405W vs Epson SureColor P900
Which is better, Brother HL-L2405W or Epson SureColor P900? +
Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 SureColor P900 worth the price? +
At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother HL-L2405W or Epson SureColor P900 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.