Brother
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Color laser · 27ppm · Duplex · ADF
88
/ 100
From $549
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-L3780CDW 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-L3780CDW if…
- ✓Toner-cheap color laser
- ✓Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
- ✓No first-party ink subscription
Pick Epson SureColor P900 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Brother MFC-L3780CDW 88
vs 92 Epson SureColor P900
Score breakdown
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
88 speed 92
quality 86
cost 96
features 90
value 92
reliability 0
Epson SureColor P900
92 speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
features 0
value 0
reliability 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother MFC-L3780CDW | Epson SureColor P900 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser MFP | Fine-art inkjet |
| Speed | 27 ppm color + mono | — |
| Resolution | 2400×600 dpi | — |
| Duplex | Auto print + scan | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, AirPrint | — |
| ADF | 50-sheet single-pass duplex | — |
| Weight | 24.5 kg | — |
| Release year | — | 2020 |
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Pros
- +Toner-cheap color laser
- +Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
- +No first-party ink subscription
Cons
- −Glossy paper not supported
- −Color photos quality below inkjet
- −Loud at 50 dB
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-L3780CDW vs Epson SureColor P900
Which is better, Brother MFC-L3780CDW 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-L3780CDW worth the price? +
At $549, Brother MFC-L3780CDW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cost.
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-L3780CDW 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.