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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
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — Color laser AIO
HP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Color laser AIO

84
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L2820DW lands at 88 and HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…

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

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother MFC-L2820DW leads on quality (88 vs 84).

Reliability

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother MFC-L2820DW leads on reliability (86 vs 82).

Speed

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Compared on the speed sub-score

Brother MFC-L2820DW leads on speed (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother MFC-L2820DW more score per dollar ($329 vs $649).

Brother MFC-L2820DW 88
vs
84 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-L2820DW
88
speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-L2820DW versus HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-L2820DW HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Type
Mono laser AIO
Color laser AIO

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

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Which is better, Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +

At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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.

Which is better for quality, Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW — leads on quality (88 vs 84). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW — leads on reliability (86 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.