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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 8
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L2820DW lands at 88 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts Brother MFC-L2820DW ahead by 8 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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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 80).

Reliability

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother MFC-L2820DW leads on reliability (86 vs 78).

Cost

Brother MFC-L2820DW

Compared on the cost sub-score

Brother MFC-L2820DW leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Value for money

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w more score per dollar ($239 vs $329).

Brother MFC-L2820DW 88
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-L2820DW
88
speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-L2820DW versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-L2820DW HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
Mono laser AIO
Mono laser refillable
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

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW — leads on quality (88 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW — leads on reliability (86 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.