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Brother HL-L3280CDW — Color laser
Brother

Brother HL-L3280CDW

Color laser

86
/ 100
From $449
VS
Epson ET-16650 — EcoTank wide-format · 2021
Epson

Epson ET-16650

EcoTank wide-format · 2021

86
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L3280CDW lands at 86 and Epson ET-16650 at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Brother HL-L3280CDW if…

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

Pick Epson ET-16650 if…

  • Wireless printing (most)
  • Current-gen firmware
  • Mature driver support
Brother HL-L3280CDW 86
vs
86 Epson ET-16650

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L3280CDW
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 82
reliability 84
Epson ET-16650
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L3280CDW versus Epson ET-16650 — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L3280CDW Epson ET-16650
Type
Color laser
EcoTank wide-format
Release year
2021

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

Epson ET-16650

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-L3280CDW vs Epson ET-16650

Which is better, Brother HL-L3280CDW or Epson ET-16650? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Epson ET-16650 worth the price? +

At $1,199, Epson ET-16650 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother HL-L3280CDW or Epson ET-16650 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.