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Brother HL-L2460DW — Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
Brother

Brother HL-L2460DW

Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free

90
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 5
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
Canon

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO

85
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Brother HL-L2460DW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2460DW lands at 90 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 5 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 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…

  • ✓Ink tanks last years
  • ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
  • ✓Great cost per photo
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Winner by scenario

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

Cost

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the cost sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on cost (96 vs 94).

Quality

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank leads on quality (90 vs 88).

Reliability

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on reliability (94 vs 84).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2460DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2460DW more score per dollar ($239 vs $449).

Brother HL-L2460DW 90
vs
85 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85
speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L2460DW versus Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L2460DW Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Type
Mono laser
Inkjet MegaTank
Speed
36 ppm
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
Paper cap
250 sheets
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
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

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Pros
  • +Ink tanks last years
  • +All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
  • +Great cost per photo
Cons
  • −Slow to print
  • −Setup pouring ink is messy
  • −Aging connectivity stack

FAQ: Brother HL-L2460DW vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank

Which is better, Brother HL-L2460DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank worth the price? +

At $449, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cost.

Does Brother HL-L2460DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank 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 cost, Brother HL-L2460DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on cost (96 vs 94). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is better for quality, Brother HL-L2460DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +

Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank — leads on quality (90 vs 88). Compared on the quality sub-score.