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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 8
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — Mono laser AIO
HP

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Mono laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2460DW lands at 90 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 8 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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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 82).

Reliability

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on reliability (94 vs 80).

Quality

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on quality (88 vs 82).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2460DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2460DW more score per dollar ($239 vs $499).

Brother HL-L2460DW 90
vs
82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L2460DW versus HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L2460DW HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Type
Mono laser
Mono laser AIO
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

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Which is better, Brother HL-L2460DW or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +

At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother HL-L2460DW or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on cost (96 vs 82). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother HL-L2460DW or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on reliability (94 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.