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Brother MFC-J4540DW — Inkjet AIO · 2023
Brother

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Inkjet AIO · 2023

82
/ 100
From $229
VS
Brother MFC-L2820DW wins by 6
Brother MFC-L2820DW — Mono laser AIO
Brother

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Mono laser AIO

88
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Brother MFC-L2820DW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and Brother MFC-L2820DW at 88. That puts Brother MFC-L2820DW ahead by 6 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 MFC-L2820DW if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Brother MFC-J4540DW 82
vs
88 Brother MFC-L2820DW

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother MFC-L2820DW
88
speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-J4540DW versus Brother MFC-L2820DW — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-J4540DW Brother MFC-L2820DW
Type
Inkjet AIO
Mono laser AIO
Release year
2023
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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 MFC-L2820DW

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 MFC-J4540DW vs Brother MFC-L2820DW

Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother MFC-L2820DW? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 MFC-L2820DW worth the price? +

At $329, Brother MFC-L2820DW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother MFC-L2820DW 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.