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Brother HL-L2405W — Mono laser
Brother

Brother HL-L2405W

Mono laser

84
/ 100
From $179
VS
Brother HL-L2405W wins by 2
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — Mono laser AIO
HP

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Mono laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Brother HL-L2405W takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2405W lands at 84 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. That puts Brother HL-L2405W ahead by 2 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Brother HL-L2405W

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L2405W leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

Brother HL-L2405W

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L2405W leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2405W

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2405W more score per dollar ($179 vs $499).

Brother HL-L2405W 84
vs
82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L2405W
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L2405W versus HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L2405W HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Type
Mono laser
Mono laser 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

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Which is better, Brother HL-L2405W or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Brother HL-L2405W scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +

At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother HL-L2405W or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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.

Which is better for quality, Brother HL-L2405W or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Brother HL-L2405W — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother HL-L2405W or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Brother HL-L2405W — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.