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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 4
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
HP

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm

80
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2405W lands at 84 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e at 80. That puts Brother HL-L2405W 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 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…

  • ✓Fast 20 ipm color
  • ✓Solid AIO with ADF
  • ✓Smart features via HP+
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Winner by scenario

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

Quality

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on quality (86 vs 84).

Speed

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the speed sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 80).

Reliability

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on reliability (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2405W

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2405W more score per dollar ($179 vs $299).

Brother HL-L2405W 84
vs
80 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L2405W
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80
speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L2405W versus HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L2405W HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Type
Mono laser
Inkjet AIO
Speed
—
20 ipm
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
ADF
—
Yes

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Pros
  • +Fast 20 ipm color
  • +Solid AIO with ADF
  • +Smart features via HP+
Cons
  • −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
  • −HP DRM controversial
  • −Runs out of ink quickly

FAQ: Brother HL-L2405W vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Which is better, Brother HL-L2405W or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

Brother HL-L2405W scores 84 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 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +

At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.

Does Brother HL-L2405W or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for speed, Brother HL-L2405W or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.