Brother
Brother HL-L3290CDW
Color laser AIO · 2022
84
/ 100
From $499
VS
HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L3290CDW lands at 84 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Brother HL-L3290CDW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Brother HL-L3290CDW 84
vs 84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L3290CDW
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother HL-L3290CDW | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser AIO | Color laser AIO |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
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
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
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
FAQ: Brother HL-L3290CDW vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Which is better, Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +
At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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.