Brother
Brother MFC-L2820DW
Mono laser AIO
88
/ 100
From $329
VS
Brother MFC-L2820DW wins by 6
Brother
Brother MFC-J4540DW
Inkjet AIO · 2023
82
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
Brother MFC-L2820DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L2820DW lands at 88 and Brother MFC-J4540DW at 82. That puts Brother MFC-L2820DW ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 MFC-J4540DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Brother MFC-L2820DW 88
vs 82 Brother MFC-J4540DW
Score breakdown
Brother MFC-L2820DW
88 speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Brother MFC-J4540DW
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2820DW | Brother MFC-J4540DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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 MFC-J4540DW
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-L2820DW vs Brother MFC-J4540DW
Which is better, Brother MFC-L2820DW or Brother MFC-J4540DW? +
Brother MFC-L2820DW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 MFC-J4540DW worth the price? +
At $229, Brother MFC-J4540DW delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother MFC-L2820DW or Brother MFC-J4540DW 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.