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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 6
HP Smart Tank 7301 — Inkjet EcoTank · 2022
HP

HP Smart Tank 7301

Inkjet EcoTank · 2022

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L2460DW lands at 90 and HP Smart Tank 7301 at 84. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 6 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 Smart Tank 7301 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

Cost

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on reliability (94 vs 82).

Quality

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on quality (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2460DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2460DW more score per dollar ($239 vs $399).

Brother HL-L2460DW 90
vs
84 HP Smart Tank 7301

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
HP Smart Tank 7301
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L2460DW versus HP Smart Tank 7301 — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L2460DW HP Smart Tank 7301
Type
Mono laser
Inkjet EcoTank
Speed
36 ppm
—
Paper cap
250 sheets
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
—
Release year
—
2022

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 Smart Tank 7301

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 HP Smart Tank 7301

Which is better, Brother HL-L2460DW or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Smart Tank 7301 worth the price? +

At $399, HP Smart Tank 7301 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother HL-L2460DW or HP Smart Tank 7301 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 Smart Tank 7301? +

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

Which is better for reliability, Brother HL-L2460DW or HP Smart Tank 7301? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on reliability (94 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.