Brother
Brother HL-L2460DW
Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
90
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 6
Brother
Brother HL-L2405W
Mono laser
84
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L2460DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2460DW lands at 90 and Brother HL-L2405W at 84. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Brother HL-L2460DW if…
- ✓No subscription ink DRM
- ✓Cheap per-page cost
- ✓Fast mono output
Pick Brother HL-L2405W if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Brother HL-L2460DW 90
vs 84 Brother HL-L2405W
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L2460DW
90 speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
Brother HL-L2405W
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother HL-L2460DW | Brother HL-L2405W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser | Mono laser |
| Speed | 36 ppm | — |
| Paper cap | 250 sheets | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | — |
Brother HL-L2460DW
Pros
- +No subscription ink DRM
- +Cheap per-page cost
- +Fast mono output
Cons
- −Mono only
- −Slow first-page-out
- −Paper tray is small
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
FAQ: Brother HL-L2460DW vs Brother HL-L2405W
Which is better, Brother HL-L2460DW or Brother HL-L2405W? +
Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Brother HL-L2460DW worth the price? +
At $239, Brother HL-L2460DW delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cost.
Is Brother HL-L2405W worth the price? +
At $179, Brother HL-L2405W delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother HL-L2460DW or Brother HL-L2405W 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.