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Brother HL-L3290CDW — Color laser AIO · 2022
Brother

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Color laser AIO · 2022

84
/ 100
From $499
VS
Brother HL-L3290CDW wins by 4
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Brother HL-L3290CDW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L3290CDW lands at 84 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts Brother HL-L3290CDW ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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

Quality

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L3290CDW leads on quality (84 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L3290CDW leads on reliability (82 vs 78).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $499).

Brother HL-L3290CDW 84
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L3290CDW
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L3290CDW versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L3290CDW HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
Color laser AIO
Mono laser refillable
Release year
2022
2023

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 LaserJet Tank 1005w

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-L3290CDW vs HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 quality, Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW — leads on quality (84 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW — leads on reliability (82 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.