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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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e — Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
HP

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm

80
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L2820DW lands at 88 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…

  • ✓Fast 20 ipm color
  • ✓Solid AIO with ADF
  • ✓Smart features via HP+
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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 86).

Speed

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the speed sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 84).

Reliability

Tie

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Brother MFC-L2820DW 88
vs
80 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-L2820DW
88
speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80
speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-L2820DW versus HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-L2820DW HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Type
Mono laser AIO
Inkjet AIO
Speed
—
20 ipm
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
ADF
—
Yes

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Pros
  • +Fast 20 ipm color
  • +Solid AIO with ADF
  • +Smart features via HP+
Cons
  • −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
  • −HP DRM controversial
  • −Runs out of ink quickly

FAQ: Brother MFC-L2820DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Which is better, Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +

At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.

Does Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

Brother MFC-L2820DW — leads on quality (88 vs 86). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for speed, Brother MFC-L2820DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 84). Compared on the speed sub-score.