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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 4
Epson SureColor F170 — Dye-sub · 2021
Epson

Epson SureColor F170

Dye-sub · 2021

86
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2460DW lands at 90 and Epson SureColor F170 at 86. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 4 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 Epson SureColor F170 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

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

Reliability

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

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

Cost

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the cost sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on cost (96 vs 80).

Quality

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on quality (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2460DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2460DW more score per dollar ($239 vs $699).

Brother HL-L2460DW 90
vs
86 Epson SureColor F170

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
Epson SureColor F170
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L2460DW versus Epson SureColor F170 — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L2460DW Epson SureColor F170
Type
Mono laser
Dye-sub
Speed
36 ppm
—
Paper cap
250 sheets
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
—
Release year
—
2021

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

Epson SureColor F170

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Brother HL-L2460DW vs Epson SureColor F170

Which is better, Brother HL-L2460DW or Epson SureColor F170? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Epson SureColor F170 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother HL-L2460DW or Epson SureColor F170 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 reliability, Brother HL-L2460DW or Epson SureColor F170? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on reliability (94 vs 84). Compared on the reliability sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Brother HL-L2460DW or Epson SureColor F170? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on cost (96 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.