Brother
Brother HL-L3290CDW
Color laser AIO · 2022
84
/ 100
From $499
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 6
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-L3290CDW lands at 84 and Brother HL-L2460DW at 90. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Brother HL-L3290CDW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Brother HL-L2460DW if…
- ✓No subscription ink DRM
- ✓Cheap per-page cost
- ✓Fast mono output
Brother HL-L3290CDW 84
vs 90 Brother HL-L2460DW
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L3290CDW
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Brother HL-L2460DW
90 speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother HL-L3290CDW | Brother HL-L2460DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser AIO | Mono laser |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Speed | — | 36 ppm |
| Paper cap | — | 250 sheets |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
Brother HL-L3290CDW
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
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-L3290CDW vs Brother HL-L2460DW
Which is better, Brother HL-L3290CDW or Brother HL-L2460DW? +
Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Brother HL-L3290CDW worth the price? +
At $499, Brother HL-L3290CDW delivers a Specdex score of 84 — 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-L3290CDW 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.