Brother
Brother HL-L3280CDW
Color laser
86
/ 100
From $449
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 4
Brother
Brother HL-L2460DW
Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
90
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L2460DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L3280CDW lands at 86 and Brother HL-L2460DW at 90. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Brother HL-L3280CDW if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Pick Brother HL-L2460DW if…
- ✓No subscription ink DRM
- ✓Cheap per-page cost
- ✓Fast mono output
Brother HL-L3280CDW 86
vs 90 Brother HL-L2460DW
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L3280CDW
86 speed 82
quality 86
cost 82
reliability 84
Brother HL-L2460DW
90 speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother HL-L3280CDW | Brother HL-L2460DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser | Mono laser |
| Speed | — | 36 ppm |
| Paper cap | — | 250 sheets |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
Brother HL-L3280CDW
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
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
FAQ: Brother HL-L3280CDW vs Brother HL-L2460DW
Which is better, Brother HL-L3280CDW or Brother HL-L2460DW? +
Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Brother HL-L3280CDW worth the price? +
At $449, Brother HL-L3280CDW delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
Is Brother HL-L2460DW worth the price? +
At $239, Brother HL-L2460DW delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cost.
Does Brother HL-L3280CDW or Brother HL-L2460DW 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.