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Brother MFC-J4540DW — Inkjet AIO · 2023
Brother

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Inkjet AIO · 2023

82
/ 100
From $229
VS
Brother HL-L3290CDW wins by 2
Brother HL-L3290CDW — Color laser AIO · 2022
Brother

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Color laser AIO · 2022

84
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and Brother HL-L3290CDW at 84. That puts Brother HL-L3290CDW ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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-L3290CDW if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
Brother MFC-J4540DW 82
vs
84 Brother HL-L3290CDW

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother HL-L3290CDW
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-J4540DW versus Brother HL-L3290CDW — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-J4540DW Brother HL-L3290CDW
Type
Inkjet AIO
Color laser AIO
Release year
2023
2022

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-L3290CDW

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Brother MFC-J4540DW vs Brother HL-L3290CDW

Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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-L3290CDW worth the price? +

At $499, Brother HL-L3290CDW delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother HL-L3290CDW 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.