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Brother MFC-L2820DW — Mono laser AIO
Brother

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Mono laser AIO

88
/ 100
From $329
VS
Brother MFC-L2820DW wins by 4
Brother HL-L2405W — Mono laser
Brother

Brother HL-L2405W

Mono laser

84
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L2820DW lands at 88 and Brother HL-L2405W at 84. That puts Brother MFC-L2820DW ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Brother MFC-L2820DW if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)

Pick Brother HL-L2405W if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Brother MFC-L2820DW 88
vs
84 Brother HL-L2405W

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-L2820DW
88
speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Brother HL-L2405W
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-L2820DW versus Brother HL-L2405W — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-L2820DW Brother HL-L2405W
Type
Mono laser AIO
Mono laser

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

Brother HL-L2405W

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-L2820DW vs Brother HL-L2405W

Which is better, Brother MFC-L2820DW or Brother HL-L2405W? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother MFC-L2820DW worth the price? +

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

Is Brother HL-L2405W worth the price? +

At $179, Brother HL-L2405W delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-L2820DW or Brother HL-L2405W 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.