Brother
Brother HL-L2460DW
Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
90
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 2
Brother
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Color laser · 27ppm · Duplex · ADF
88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L2460DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2460DW lands at 90 and Brother MFC-L3780CDW at 88. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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 MFC-L3780CDW if…
- ✓Toner-cheap color laser
- ✓Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
- ✓No first-party ink subscription
Brother HL-L2460DW 90
vs 88 Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L2460DW
90 speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
features 0
value 0
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
88 speed 92
quality 86
cost 96
reliability 0
features 90
value 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother HL-L2460DW | Brother MFC-L3780CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser | Color laser MFP |
| Speed | 36 ppm | 27 ppm color + mono |
| Paper cap | 250 sheets | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, AirPrint |
| Resolution | — | 2400×600 dpi |
| Duplex | — | Auto print + scan |
| ADF | — | 50-sheet single-pass duplex |
| Weight | — | 24.5 kg |
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 MFC-L3780CDW
Pros
- +Toner-cheap color laser
- +Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
- +No first-party ink subscription
Cons
- −Glossy paper not supported
- −Color photos quality below inkjet
- −Loud at 50 dB
FAQ: Brother HL-L2460DW vs Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Which is better, Brother HL-L2460DW or Brother MFC-L3780CDW? +
Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 MFC-L3780CDW worth the price? +
At $549, Brother MFC-L3780CDW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cost.
Does Brother HL-L2460DW or Brother MFC-L3780CDW 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.