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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 10
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
HP

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm

80
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2460DW lands at 90 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e at 80. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 10 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…

  • ✓Fast 20 ipm color
  • ✓Solid AIO with ADF
  • ✓Smart features via HP+
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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 86).

Speed

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the speed sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on speed (90 vs 88).

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 $299).

Brother HL-L2460DW 90
vs
80 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80
speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L2460DW versus HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L2460DW HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Type
Mono laser
Inkjet AIO
Speed
36 ppm
20 ipm
Paper cap
250 sheets
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
ADF
—
Yes

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Pros
  • +Fast 20 ipm color
  • +Solid AIO with ADF
  • +Smart features via HP+
Cons
  • −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
  • −HP DRM controversial
  • −Runs out of ink quickly

FAQ: Brother HL-L2460DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Which is better, Brother HL-L2460DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +

At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.

Does Brother HL-L2460DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on reliability (94 vs 86). Compared on the reliability sub-score.

Which is better for speed, Brother HL-L2460DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on speed (90 vs 88). Compared on the speed sub-score.