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Brother MFC-J4540DW — Inkjet AIO · 2023
Brother

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Inkjet AIO · 2023

82
/ 100
From $229
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 8
Brother HL-L2460DW — Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
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 MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and Brother HL-L2460DW at 90. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Brother MFC-J4540DW 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Cost

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the cost sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on cost (96 vs 80).

Reliability

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on reliability (94 vs 80).

Quality

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on quality (88 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Brother MFC-J4540DW 82
vs
90 Brother HL-L2460DW

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-J4540DW versus Brother HL-L2460DW — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-J4540DW Brother HL-L2460DW
Type
Inkjet AIO
Mono laser
Release year
2023
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Speed
—
36 ppm
Paper cap
—
250 sheets
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet

Brother MFC-J4540DW

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 MFC-J4540DW vs Brother HL-L2460DW

Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother MFC-J4540DW worth the price? +

At $229, Brother MFC-J4540DW delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 MFC-J4540DW 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.

Which is better for cost, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on cost (96 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on reliability (94 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.