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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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e — Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
HP

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm

80
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother HL-L3290CDW lands at 84 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…

  • ✓Fast 20 ipm color
  • ✓Solid AIO with ADF
  • ✓Smart features via HP+
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on quality (86 vs 84).

Speed

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the speed sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 80).

Reliability

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on reliability (86 vs 82).

Value for money

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e more score per dollar ($299 vs $499).

Brother HL-L3290CDW 84
vs
80 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Score breakdown

Brother HL-L3290CDW
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80
speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86

Specs side-by-side

Brother HL-L3290CDW versus HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — full spec comparison
Spec Brother HL-L3290CDW HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Type
Color laser AIO
Inkjet AIO
Release year
2022
—
Speed
—
20 ipm
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
ADF
—
Yes

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Pros
  • +Fast 20 ipm color
  • +Solid AIO with ADF
  • +Smart features via HP+
Cons
  • −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
  • −HP DRM controversial
  • −Runs out of ink quickly

FAQ: Brother HL-L3290CDW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Which is better, Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +

At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.

Does Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on quality (86 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for speed, Brother HL-L3290CDW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 80). Compared on the speed sub-score.