Brother
Brother MFC-L2820DW
Mono laser AIO
88
/ 100
From $329
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 4
Epson
Epson SureColor P900
Fine-art inkjet · 2020
92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L2820DW lands at 88 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 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 Epson SureColor P900 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Score breakdown
Brother MFC-L2820DW
88 speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Epson SureColor P900
92 speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Brother MFC-L2820DW
Epson SureColor P900
Type
Mono laser AIO
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
—
2020
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
Epson SureColor P900
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 Epson SureColor P900
Which is better, Brother MFC-L2820DW or Epson SureColor P900? +
Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 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 Epson SureColor P900 worth the price? +
At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother MFC-L2820DW or Epson SureColor P900 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.